Development of a clinical skills remediation program for chiropractic students at a university.

ABSTRACT:

Objective:

An important goal of chiropractic educational institutions is to ensure that all graduates reach an acceptable level of clinical competency and thus institutions are equipped to offer traceable remediation when skills fall below certain benchmarks.

Methods:

Working with key individuals in the faculty, administration, and assessment department, a process of remediation was created and materials were produced that could be used by faculty and assessment staff to focus on a student's lack of knowledge, technique, or documentation in specific clinical skill areas. The primary goal was to create an individualized remediation plan that suits the specific needs of the student.

Results:

Utilization of the remediation center continues to increase. Referrals to the c

SUBMITTER: Lady SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6192488 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature