Competency Exam Year 2
Full course description
In the BA-MED curriculum 2022, there is an integrated learning and assessment program. The point of departure for learning and assessment is the 2020 Medical training framework (Raamplan Artsopleiding 2020) and the competency-based learning outcomes therein. The BA-MED program’s learning outcomes are described in terms of seven competencies, described in roles, that the graduate must be able to fulfill before embarking on further training: Medical Expert; Communicator; Collaborator; Leader; Professional; Health Advocate; Scholar.In the BA-MED, the Authentic professional task (APT) is the entry-point for learning. The APT also gives the structure of the design of performance objectives, intended learning outcomes, learning activities and the performance information for the student. The APT of the periods will be the basis for the assessment outline and performance information sources per period and therein the embedded longitudinal tracks (Medical professional, Critical professional, Professional and Personal Development). Throughout the year, teaching and learning activities are aligned with assessment and feedback, and the student collects this performance information related to competency development and level in the portfolio. The performance information is actively used for learning, through analysis, drafting of learning goals, guided and coaches by the student's learning team coach. Toward the end of the year, all performance information is aggregated in the competency exam procedure and should demonstrate that the student has reached a satisfactory level and development in each of the seven competency domains. The competency exam is a procedure, with several intermediate prognostic indications for the student on the level and progress in the competencies. Throughout the year, the student works actively, gathers performance information and through reflective practice, is able to self-regulation learning.
Course objectives
The performance information and reflective practice in the portfolio is used for the competency exam at the year level. The student must compose a substantiated analysis, based on a comprehensive portfolio: – in which each of the competencies is subject to feedback, and reflective practice; – that demonstrates that the student has made satisfactory progress and satisfies the requirements set at the Year 1-2-3 assessment of competency exam, respectively. The end objectives for each competency are described in the 2020 Medical training framework (Raamplan Artsopleiding 2020).In the performance information plans of the periods, it is indicated how: - the performance objectives of the period are aligned to the competencies and the teaching and learning activities/ assignments/ tests that generate performance information;- what type of performance information is generated (narrative feedback, indication of competency level, self-evaluation, test-results) and what form is used.The blueprint of BA-MED 2022 curriculum can be found on https://unimaas.act-e.nl/. The rules and procedures of the competency exam are indicated in the competency exam assessment plan.Throughout the year, the student uses and aggregates the performance information in reflective practice, leading to active learning. At indicated times, the student receives an indication on level and progress of competencies: half-way through the year - of a learning team coach - and the CORE teacher. And at the end of the year, an advice on competency level and progress is indicated by the students' clinical skills teacher, the core teacher, and the student's learning team coach. In the competency exam procedure, the level of the 7 competence are assessed by a committee of examiners, the bachelor competency exam assessment committee.