Our data add to a body of knowledge suggesting some improvement in clinical outcomes [10], [18] or in acquisition of knowledge and skills of providers following resuscitation training [9].
Low math-science coherence indicates that students who are successful in the acquisition of knowledge and skills in math are not necessarily successful in the acquisition of knowledge and skills in science and vice versa.
In addition to the acquisition of knowledge, the curriculum focuses on introducing clinical skills training as early as year one.
Competency as a health care provider requires knowledge acquisition in the classroom, practice in the skills lab and application of knowledge, skills and professional behaviour in the clinical practice setting.
In the following study years, as CP&T knowledge and therapeutic skills increase, increased emphasis is given to prescribing in clinical practice, while the acquisition of knowledge and skills diminish.
They are less interested in the acquisition of knowledge and of the critical skills needed to evaluate it, and more interested merely in acquiring and regurgitating those segments of knowledge necessary to obtain a degree.
So, the nursing curriculum should provide the acquisition and development of knowledge, attitudes and skills in EBP.
There are many potential barriers to the acquisition of knowledge and skills in management of diabetes by trainee doctors [ 13], with the proposed changes in the duration and structure of post-graduate training raising [ 14] further challenges.
These challenges suggest a need to implement alternative training programs that allow for interspersing acquisition of knowledge and skills with application in the working environment.
Patient safety education focuses on the acquisition of knowledge, attitudes and skills to support changes in behavior in order to deliver safer care [ 4].
Peer-assisted leaning relates to the acquisition of knowledge and skills through shared learning of matched equals.
