Module 6: Professional Development Flashcards
Credentialing Term:
Certification
Description:
A professional review of an individuals’ knowledge, skills and competencies are evaluated using specialized standards.
Credentialing Term:
Licensure
Description:
A standard exam and criteria are used to test a graduate’s competence to ensure they qualify to practice a profession.
Credentialing Term:
Accreditation
Description:
A rigorous assessment of an individual or organization to see if they meet rigorous defined quality and process standards.
Credentialing Term:
Continuing Education
Description:
Professional development courses, reading or events that are done to meet licensures/certification renewal requirements.
When a health professional’s eligibility to practice relies on the person holding another credential such as a professional license or certification, they are subject to ___________ credentialing.
Limited.
Dual.
Specialty.
Dependent.
Dependent.
Dependent credentialing occurs when a health professional’s eligibility to practice relies on the person holding another credential such as a professional license or certification, such as someone who holds a nursing degree may seek credentials in case management.
In order to provide the best client care health professionals should invest in educational opportunities that give them up to date knowledge and skills. The best choice for ensuring continuing education opportunities will be accepted by licensure and/or certification renewal organizations is to choose ones that are ___________.
Easily accessible.
General in scope.
Discipline-specific.
Approved or accredited.
Approved or accredited.
Approved or accredited continuing education is often a requirement for license or certification renewal for a variety of health professionals.
A professional organization is a body of people engaged in the same profession, formed with the intent to control entry into the profession, maintain ___________, and represent the profession in discussion with other parties.
Standards.
Budgets.
Training.
Employment.
Standards.
Professional organizations are formed to maintain stringent standards of professional behavior and practice.
What is a way to contribute to a field and develop evidence-based practice for other practitioners?
Reading peer-reviewed articles.
Writing peer-reviewed journal articles for publication.
Searching the internet for resources when faced with a difficult case.
Listening to podcasts related to the subject.
Writing peer-reviewed journal articles for publication.
Writing peer-reviewed journal articles for publication is one of the best ways to help to build the body of knowledge within a discipline and to contribute to evidence-based practice.
All research studies are designed to address a specific central ___.
Hypothesis
Purpose
Design
Question
Question
All research students begin with a question, as described in the readings. Other questions addressed spring out of this initial overarching question for both qualitative and quantitative research.
Which activity helps a care coordinator build a professional network and keep skills current?
Participate in care coordinator message boards online
Meet with other care coordinators within the network
Search online for information
Listen to podcast or radio shows
Meet with other care coordinators within the network
Meeting with other care coordinators within the network is helpful to share ideas, resources, and experiences.
In which way can a care coordinator contribute to evidence-based practice (EBP) within a field of interest?
Obtain state licensure
Obtain a doctorate degree
Listen to a weekly podcast
Peer review journal articles
Peer review journal articles
Peer reviewing journal articles for publication is one way to contribute to EBP.
A care coordinator is exploring professional organizations and is interested in expanding a professional network.
Which organization should the care coordinator consider?
American Board of Nursing Specialties
The American Public Health Association
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
The American Public Health Association
The American Public Health Association is a resource for finding local events and organizations for networking opportunities.
A healthcare coordinator is interested in obtaining an additional certification in a specialty in addition to licensure.
Which action should the coordinator take to obtain this additional certification?
Apply for a doctorate program
Attend local university seminars and courses
Research National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA) program
Use existing credentials to pre-qualify for additional certification
Research National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA) program
The NCCA accredits programs nationwide, ensuring that the program has been vetted for industry standards at the national level.
