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Professional Competence Assessment Examination (PCAE) of Pre-Clinical Human Nutrition and Dietetics Students

M. Moloney,A Kinsella,Aideen McKevitt-2006-01-01
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Objective: To develop a set of professional competence assessment tools, designed toevaluate core competency skills of pre-clinical dietetic students. Methods: Five tools were designedo assess clinical skills required in client management.(i) case study,(ii) diet and lifestyle history,(iii)anthropometry,(iv) nutrition care plan (v) diet/ lifestyle advice. The format of the PCAE simulates a realistic client case. Examination replicates standard outpatient consultation. Each of the 5 components (stations) examines level of attainment of the different clinical skills. Design: Two student groups participated: pre-intervention (n=88) and intervention (n=17). The intervention group had taken an additional intensive competency skills course. Results: All students passed the PCAE with overallmarks ranging from 50% (pass) to 83%. Of twelve students who failed one or more assessment tools, all were from the pre-intervention group. Overall, when the two student groups were compared, an improvemen

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Objective: To develop a set of professional competence assessment tools, designed toevaluate core competency skills of pre-clinical dietetic students. Methods: Five tools were designedo assess clinical skills required in client management.(i) case study,(ii) diet and lifestyle history,(iii)anthropometry,(iv) nutrition care plan (v) diet/ lifestyle advice. The format of the PCAE simulates a realistic client case. Examination replicates standard outpatient consultation. Each of the 5 components (stations) examines level of attainment of the different clinical skills. Design: Two student groups participated: pre-intervention (n=88) and intervention (n=17). The intervention group had taken an additional intensive competency skills course. Results: All students passed the PCAE with overallmarks ranging from 50% (pass) to 83%. Of twelve students who failed one or more assessment tools, all were from the pre-intervention group. Overall, when the two student groups were compared, an improvemen

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