title: Competency-based education: implications and application in perioperative education.
abstract: This article discusses the differences of competency-based education (CBE) compared with traditional staff development activities in the perioperative setting. The impact of a CBE-based educational program is detailed. Brief explanation of the methods a surgical department can apply and implement in a CBE training program is also shown. Methods to establish evaluator credentials and evaluation tools are additionally discussed.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Sterling
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003162:Competency-Based Education; D004521:Educational Measurement; D007318:Inservice Training; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000193:education*