Assessing professional competence in optometry - a review of the development and validity of the written component of the competency in optometry examination (COE).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Credentialing assessment for overseas-educated optometrists seeking registration in Australia and New Zealand is administered by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand. The aim was to review the validation and outcomes of the written components of this exam to demonstrate credentialing meets entry-level competency standards.

Methods

The Competency in Optometry Examination consists of two written and two clinical parts. Part 1 of the written exam comprises multiple choice questions (MCQ) covering basic and clinical science, while Part 2 has 18 short answer questions (SAQ) examining diagnosis and management. Candidates must pass both written components to progress to the clinical exam. Validity was evaluated using Kane's framework for scoring (marking cr

SUBMITTER: Backhouse S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7786977 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature