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Maintaining Certification: Issues, Challenges, and Potential Solutions

Fri, April 13, 12:00 to 1:30pm, The Parker, Floor: Third Floor, Azekka Room

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

In general, credentialing organizations differ on their requirements regarding the requirement of an assessment for the demonstration of continued competency. For many, once initial certification is obtained, continuing education is the only requirement needed. For others, particularly in the medical profession, the incorporation of an external objective assessment of knowledge through a periodic, point-in-time, proctored, high-stakes examination is still used to ensure continued competence. This session looks at the current issues and challenges with the current model in the medical profession. In addition, it looks at the drivers for change moving the healthcare profession towards a new model of more continuous assessment incorporating learning into the model rather than a purely singular, static assessment approach.

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