| Autor: |
Dennis Spence, Terry Wicks, Mary Wojnakowski, Karen Plaus |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Nursing Regulation. 12:34-40 |
| ISSN: |
2155-8256 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/s2155-8256(21)00054-5 |
| Popis: |
Background Continuing certification refers to the requirements that promote lifelong learning, maintain the currency of professional knowledge, and promote patient safety. The rationale for requiring continuing certification is based on the degradation of the fundamental knowledge and skills required for certification over time. In 2018, the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) conducted a benchmarking study to collect and assess key continuing education variables from certifying organizations representing healthcare and allied health fields. Purpose The aims of the study were (a) to assess whether the model used for the NBCRNA’s continuing professional certification program is supported by evidence and (b) to address questions and concerns about the program’s validity. Methods The NBCRNA partnered with a credentialing organization consulting firm to gather information on continuing certification practices from the websites of 269 accredited healthcare organizations and 24 member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Results Of the 269 allied health and nursing professional certifying organization websites that were studied, 58% certify allied health professionals, 26% registered nurses, and 8% advanced practice registered nurses. Certification was not required for the professions served by 64% of the credentialing programs. The most common certification cycles were 3 to 4 years (36%) and 5 to 6 years (35%). Ninety-seven percent of programs offered continuing education hours followed by re-examination as an option for recertification (52%). Fifty percent of programs offered multiple pathways for maintaining certification. A majority of ABMS member boards have transitioned to longitudinal assessments to assess the knowledge, judgment, and skills of their diplomates. Conclusion Analysis of the data revealed commonalities and trends across a wide spectrum of certifying organizations that can be used to guide the modification of existing and development of new continuing certification programs. |
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