An outcomes-based education (OBE) approach was desired for the CS2day initiative, and the size and scope of the initiative compelled a consistent and cohesive framework in order to apply such an approach. A series of competency statements were developed to provide that framework. The competency statements were based on current clinical guidelines,…

Considers definitions and models for ensuring nursing competence, including mandatory continuing education, peer review, and practice or process audits. Reviews ways to select measurement paradigms and instruments and to interpret data. Advocates establishment of practice standards and essential competencies. (SK)

Identifies and clarifies some of the major issues concerning recertification and relicensure of allied health practitioners. Various methods of recredentialing are discussed. It is concluded that while mandatory continuing education may not provide evidence of competency, it may be more acceptable to health care practitioners than any other type…

In Australia, continuing professional education policy and provision are not integrated in relation to professional education, other education sectors, cross-professional contact, or purpose. Debates about mandatory continuing education and competence have exacerbated the lack of integration. Closer ties with professional education could improve…

In Brockett's opinion, mandatory continuing education does not ensure effective and competent performance, and it violates adult education principles. Le Grand finds it a natural extension of preprofessional preparation. (SK)

Continuing education consultant Louis Philips talks about changes in licensure and certification in professions, the increase in mandatory continuing education, and tends in relicensure and recertification. (SK)

Continuing professional education has proven to be an acceptable control mechanism to assure professional competence. Officially recognized first under the Engineering, Science, Management War Training Act of World War II, the continuing education movement is still gaining attention in the United States with 16 professions in the 50 states…

The arguments for and against mandatory continuing education for professionals and critiques of these arguments are presented. A cybernetic model based on comparison of practice performance to standards of practice, educational remedies for weaknesses, and evaluation for relicensure or recertification is presented. (Author/MLW)

Although whether or not to make continuing education mandatory is a controversial issue, most people recognize the need for professionals to continue learning throughout their careers. They disagree, however, as to the best ways to motivate professionals to learn how best to provide practice-oriented education. Increases in knowledge,…

Evaluates mandatory continuing education in social work and suggests alternatives for ensuring continued competence. Current programs under development show a trend toward real-life practice simulations instead of paper and pencil tests. Continuing education will be the result of self-motivation instead of simply meeting a requirement. (Author/JAC)

Synthesis of 2 studies--1 of 429 accountant participants in continuing education (CE) and 1 of CE accounting courses taught by practitioners and academics--found that (1) academicians were rated slightly higher than practitioners and (2) assessments of learning indicate proficiency rather than competence in practice. (SK)

The Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) recognizes the need for continuing medical education (CME) reform and intends to be actively engaged in that process. While recognizing that CME reform must involve many organizations, the CMSS and particularly the 23 societies that make up the CMSS are in a position to affect many of the needed…