The credentialing of practitioners based on individual competencies may sound onerous and time-consuming; however, this is the basis of most existing training courses for professions.
The next challenge is to provide a sound method for comparing competency sets and then to decide on particular actions to take to personalize the learning experience, based on the outcome of this comparison.
Despite the centrality of interpersonal communication in nursing, there are few psychometrically sound instruments to measure the communication competencies of undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
There were no sound empirical studies that confirmed the teamwork competencies related to successful teamwork performance, in general, or specifically related to health care.
As an instructional strategy, competency based training is based on sound pedagogy which promotes learner-centeredness [ 7].
The respondents rated integrity and sound judgment above legal expertise as the most important competencies for CLO's.
Sound pre-service education gives individuals entering the workforce the competencies they need to make an immediate impact as well as a foundation for future professional growth.
The enhanced experiential model positively affects learning opportunities and competency acquisition, as measured by a new instrument showing sound psychometric properties.
The development of competency frameworks [ 15– 17] is ideally guided by sound research and consultation, is evidence-informed and yet flexible enough to be adopted across diverse institutional settings.
While it may sound a little over the top, the best way to tackle a competency-based question is to treat it as if you are writing a mini essay; you need to plan it, and consider both structure and content.
The report, called "Eager to Learn," said, "The striking feature of modern research is that it describes unexpected competencies in young children". Abstractions, such as letters or letter-sounds or syllables, are well within their grasp, as is complex reasoning.
