title: A competency-based modular learning program.
abstract: This article describes a take-home competency-based modular learning system that includes posttesting and a hands-on competency validation. This successful program assisted in improving nursing skills, nurse satisfaction, and quality of care. Although used with pediatric clinicians, this program can be adapted to any type agency or staff competencies.
authors.affiliation: Melmedica Children's Healthcare, Inc., Country Club Hills, IL 60478, USA.
authors.forename: Karen South
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Gunter
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Matteson
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003162:Competency-Based Education / Q000379:methods*; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000451:nursing