On the Predictive Power of the In-Training Examination for the Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In-training examinations (ITEs) are a popular teaching tool for certification programs. This study examines the relationship between examinees' performance on the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) ITE and the high-stakes NCCAA Certification Examination.

Methods

We utilized a mixed-methods approach in our study. Before estimating the models for the predictive validity study, a series of interviews with program directors were conducted to discuss the role of the ITE in students' education. Multiple linear regression analysis was then used to assess the strength of the relationship between the ITE and Certification Examination scores, while considering the percentage of program examinees completed in their anesthesiologist a

SUBMITTER: Grabovsky I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10331066 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature