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Revision of the Essential Core Competencies: Domains of Competence and Associated Competencies for Pediatric Physical Therapy Professional Education

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Schreiber, Joseph
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Rapport, Mary Jane K.
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Anderson, Deborah K.
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Lundeen, Heather
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Moore, James G.
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Furze, Jennifer A.
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Journal · Vol. 36 · Issue 4 · pp. 537-543
Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this Special Communication is to describe the processes of Education Summit III, sponsored by the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, with an emphasis on the review, update, and integration of contemporary language and the Competency-Based Education framework into a revision of the Essential Core Competencies (ECCs). Summary of Key Points: The Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy has consistently supported pediatric professional education, including sponsoring 3 Education Summits in 2012, 2016, and 2023. The most recent summit focused on a revision of the ECCs and the development of materials to support their implementation. Recommendations for Practice: These revised domains of competence and associated competencies will support and guide pediatric physical therapy education for professional students. Educators are encouraged to use their creativity and resources to integrate these into teaching and learning activities. © 2024 Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association.

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Competency pediatric professional education

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Teaching clinical competence human Humans Article interpersonal communication Vocational education curriculum education Competence competency-based education creativity child physiotherapy Physical Therapy Specialty pediatric physiotherapy physical therapy education pediatrics
Author Affiliations
PT Learning for Practice LLC, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Physical Therapy Program, Hawai'l Pacific University, Honolulu, HI, United States
College of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Program, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, United States
Department of Physical Therapy, University of Mary, Bismarck, ND, United States
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
Department of Physical Therapy, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, United States
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