Developing veterinary basic clinical skill items based on Korean Veterinary Entrustable Professional Activity
- Author:
Kichang LEE
1
;
Heungshik S. LEE
;
Seong Mok JEONG
;
Jongil KANG
;
Seungjoon KIM
;
Jin-Young CHUNG
;
Sang-Soep NAHM
;
Pan Dong RYU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Guideline and Recommendation
- From:Journal of Veterinary Science 2024;25(5):e71-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective:This study aimed to establish the basic veterinary clinical skills required to ensure graduates of Korean veterinary universities have the day-one competency to independently perform their professional duties.
Methods:The Education Committee of the Korean Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, composed of veterinary school professors and an experienced veterinarian in the clinic, reviewed domestic and international veterinary education-related materials to define basic clinical skills.
Results:The Korean Veterinarian Entrustable Professional Activities (KVEPA) was introduced, followed by the subsequent development of 54 essential clinical skills based on the KVEPA.
Conclusions:and Relevance: The veterinary basic clinical skills established through this study can be used as a specific guide for clinical education in Korean veterinary school, and is expected to play an important role in meeting the needs of the educational sector of the veterinary education accreditation standards.