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Supporting Dietetic Training Programs to Meet Competencies in Population/Public Health

Supporting Dietetic Training Programs to Meet Competencies in Population/Public Health. Lynda Corby MSc , MEd , RD, FDC Project Consultant Nancy Mucklow MA, BEd Curriculum and Instructional Design Consultant. Canadian Public Health Association Conference May 27, 2014.

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Supporting Dietetic Training Programs to Meet Competencies in Population/Public Health

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  1. Supporting Dietetic Training Programs to Meet Competencies inPopulation/Public Health Lynda Corby MSc, MEd, RD, FDC Project Consultant Nancy Mucklow MA, BEd Curriculum and Instructional Design Consultant Canadian Public Health Association Conference May 27, 2014

  2. This presentation will: ✔ Outline the rationale and process for the development of online learning modules to support dietetic students and practitioners to meet entry level competencies in population/public health nutrition ✔ Share samples of the draft online tools under development ✔ Outline next steps in launching the online learning tools

  3. Background • Enhancement of competency statements focusing on entry-level practice supported by Performance Indicators (2009-2012) • New Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice (ICDEP) set as the standard for education & training for dietitians, practice registration & accreditation • Gap analysis of academic & practicum programs across Canada revealed that not all programs would be able to meet the new ICDEPs www.pdep.ca

  4. Background … • With funding from the PHAC, Dietitians of Canada undertook the development of bilingual, nationally accessible and validated web-based tools and resources that would support the attainmentof population/public health nutrition competencies, focused on conducting a community needs assessment & prioritizing needs.

  5. Methods • An online survey of educators and practitioners to assess resource needs and preferences – over 90% of academic/internship programs and just under 100 community-based practitioners/preceptors provided feedback

  6. Methods… Telephone interviews with key informants from 17 other health professional organization, agencies and groups to gather information on best practices and success factors for supporting the development of professional competencies

  7. Methods … • An environmental scan of existing online tools and best practices in development of e-learning resources

  8. Methods … • National Advisory Committee established provided overall guidance to the project • Draft materials prepared by Curriculum/Instructional Design Consultant • Reviewer Reference Groups provided feedback on draft learning tools • Revision of draft modules; development support materials

  9. Six-Module Online Learning Course

  10. Interactive Self-Pacing, Case-Based Scenario Replicating a Real-Life Situation

  11. Interactive features

  12. Focus on Problem-Solving

  13. Final test – Certificate of Completion

  14. Next Steps • Show-case the online learning tools with educators, practitioners & students at the CPHA & the DC National Conference • Develop a Community of Practice web-site for ongoing support and sharing of resources and experiences in implementing the ICDEP • Adapt resources for French language • Launch materials and promote them to learners and educators - late fall • Collection and synthesis of ongoing evaluation/feedback of the modules

  15. Questions? Contact for Further Information Lynda Corby – Project Consultant lynda.corby@shaw.ca The Public Health Agency of Canada is gratefully acknowledged for funding support of this initiative. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health agency of Canada.

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