Introduction
Healthcare education must keep pace with the evolving demands of patient care, technological advancements, and global health challenges. Traditional knowledge-based teaching models are no longer enough; today’s healthcare professionals must demonstrate specific, measurable competencies to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Managing Competency-Based Health Education is about designing, implementing, and sustaining education systems that focus on what learners can do, not just what they know.
This course prepares academic leaders, faculty members, curriculum developers, and education administrators to manage and advance competency-based health education (CBHE) programs. Participants will explore frameworks for defining competencies, designing curricula, assessing learner performance, managing faculty roles, and maintaining accreditation standards—ensuring health graduates are prepared for real-world practice from day one.
Because in healthcare, competence is not optional—it’s critical.
Latest Trends in Managing Competency-Based Health Education
The shift toward competency-based models is transforming health education worldwide. Key trends shaping Managing Competency-Based Health Education include:
1. Emphasis on Outcome-Based Education
Medical and health education programs are increasingly structured around clearly defined outcomes and graduate capabilities rather than time-based curricula.
2. Integration of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)
EPAs are being used to operationalize competencies by focusing on real clinical tasks learners must perform independently by graduation.
3. Personalized, Adaptive Learning Pathways
Competency-based education (CBE) supports flexibility, allowing learners to progress based on achievement rather than fixed schedules.
4. Focus on Workplace-Based Assessment (WBA)
Observation tools, direct performance assessments, and reflective practice are central to evaluating competencies in authentic clinical environments.
5. Interprofessional and Team-Based Competency Models
CBE emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, preparing healthcare workers for integrated, team-based practice.
6. Use of Digital Portfolios and Learning Analytics
Technology platforms are increasingly used to document, track, and analyze learner progress toward competency milestones.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals leading, designing, delivering, or managing educational programs in healthcare and allied health fields.
This course is ideal for:
- Deans, department chairs, and academic program directors in health sciences
- Curriculum designers and instructional developers
- Medical, nursing, and allied health educators
- Clinical supervisors and preceptors
- Health education policymakers and accreditation officers
- Faculty development specialists in health education institutions
- Global health educators seeking to implement CBHE programs
Whether you are transforming a medical school curriculum, designing a nursing competency framework, or preparing for program accreditation, Managing Competency-Based Health Education ensures you have the skills and strategies for success.
Learning Objectives and Outcome for the Course Sponsor
Managing Competency-Based Health Education builds the capacity of academic and institutional leaders to develop health education programs that are relevant, responsive, and rigorously focused on real-world readiness.
Key Learning Objectives
- Understand the Principles and Rationale for Competency-Based Education (CBE)
- Define core concepts of CBE in health education
- Compare traditional education models with CBE approaches
- Design and Implement Competency-Based Curricula
- Identify and structure competency frameworks using global models (e.g., CanMEDS, ACGME competencies, WHO guidelines)
- Map curricula to competencies, milestones, and learning outcomes
- Develop Competency-Based Assessment Systems
- Design formative and summative assessment strategies aligned with competencies
- Implement Workplace-Based Assessments (WBA), Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and portfolio assessments
- Manage Faculty Roles and Development in CBE
- Redefine faculty roles from content experts to coaches and assessors
- Develop faculty training programs on competency-based teaching and assessment
- Use Technology and Learning Analytics to Support CBE
- Implement digital platforms for competency tracking and feedback
- Use learning analytics to monitor progress and inform instructional improvements
- Ensure Quality Assurance and Accreditation Compliance
- Align competency-based programs with accreditation requirements and standards
- Design internal quality assurance systems for continuous improvement
- Promote Student-Centered, Equity-Oriented Learning
- Support diverse learners through personalized learning plans and support services
- Address issues of access, equity, and inclusion within CBE programs
- Lead Organizational Change for CBE Adoption and Sustainability
- Manage resistance to change and build institutional support for CBE
- Develop strategic plans for implementing and sustaining competency-based reforms
Organizational Outcomes
- Improved Graduate Readiness for Clinical Practice
Students demonstrate required skills, knowledge, attitudes, and judgment before entering professional practice. - Enhanced Accreditation and Quality Assurance
Programs meet or exceed national and international standards for health education. - Increased Faculty Engagement and Professional Development
Faculty are empowered and supported to teach and assess effectively within CBE frameworks. - Greater Flexibility and Innovation in Health Education Delivery
Institutions adapt more easily to learner needs, healthcare trends, and technological changes. - Expanded Access and Equity in Health Professions Education
Competency-based pathways support diverse learners and promote inclusive excellence.
Course Methodology
This course is highly interactive and practical, combining lectures, workshops, peer exchanges, and project-based learning tailored to participants’ contexts.
Core training components include:
Foundations of Competency-Based Education Workshops
- Explore philosophical and historical foundations of CBE
- Analyze CBE models used across medical, nursing, and allied health education
Curriculum Mapping and Design Labs
- Develop competency frameworks and curriculum maps aligned with clinical practice needs
- Create learning objectives and assessment blueprints
Assessment Strategy and Tool Development
- Design assessment plans integrating multiple methods (e.g., OSCEs, mini-CEX, multisource feedback)
- Develop rubrics, feedback tools, and competency milestones
Faculty Development and Change Management Clinics
- Design faculty training and mentorship programs for CBE implementation
- Develop strategies to address change resistance and promote cultural shifts
Technology Integration and Digital Portfolio Planning
- Evaluate ePortfolio systems and learning management platforms supporting competency tracking
- Use analytics to monitor learner progress and program effectiveness
Accreditation and Quality Improvement Planning
- Align program design with accreditation standards and global benchmarks
- Plan for continuous quality assurance and improvement cycles
Capstone Project: Competency-Based Program Design
- Teams or individuals design a CBHE strategy for their institution, including curriculum maps, assessment plans, faculty development strategies, and quality monitoring systems
Participants receive a digital toolkit including:
- Competency framework templates
- Curriculum mapping and assessment planning tools
- Faculty development program outlines
- Accreditation alignment checklists
- Sample digital portfolio structures
The course can be delivered as a 5-day intensive workshop, a modular online program, or a hybrid learning package, tailored for universities, medical and nursing schools, allied health programs, and health workforce training institutions.
Why It Matters in Today’s World
The future of healthcare depends on health professionals who are not just knowledgeable—but truly competent. Patient safety, quality of care, and health system innovation all rest on a workforce that can deliver real-world results from day one.
Managing Competency-Based Health Education equips institutions and educators to close the gap between education and practice—building healthcare systems that are safer, smarter, and stronger.
This course ensures that your learners don’t just pass exams—they change lives.
