CompetencyCompass
In a pilot project, an instrument and a process for the standardised recording of competence development during the internships of tertiary students will be developed.
Factsheet
- Schools involved School of Health Professions
- Institute(s) Academic-Practice-Partnership Insel Gruppe/ BFH
- Funding organisation Others
- Duration (planned) 01.08.2024 - 31.12.2025
- Head of project Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schmitt
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Project staff
Rachel Strahm
Gesche Sabrina Gleichner
Prof. Dr. Mirjam Körner
Iris Sterkele
Prof. Dr. Irene König
Dr. Dr. Slavko Rogan - Partner Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern
- Keywords Education, studies, quality
Situation
As part of their training or studies, prospective healthcare professionals generally have to complete various internships in clinical practice. The internships last several weeks or months. The content and formal requirements for internships are defined, but vary depending on the professional group and level of training. In clinical practice, students are trained and supervised by practice trainers and qualified specialists. The training should be of the best possible quality. In order to derive and implement measures to maintain and improve the quality, such as those called for in the nursing initiative, the development of students' skills should be better mapped. There is currently no suitable instrument for this. In a pilot project, an instrument and a process for the standardised recording of competence development during the internships of tertiary students in the field of nursing (HF, FH) are to be created, implemented and evaluated.
Course of action
Students' competences should be assessed in a structured manner at the start and end of the internship. The assessment at the start also serves as a basis for a better customised training; practical trainers and students use the results for reflection, discussion and development during an internship. The assessments are integrated into operational processes to enable a sustainable implementation. The assessment of competences reflects the educational performance of the clinical practice institution. It makes it possible to optimise clinical training by taking better account of the students' individual skills development. The project thus contributes to increasing the attractiveness of the education of healthcare professionals and improving its quality.
