What is the difference between the Knowledge Assessment and other components of the Quality Assurance Program?

The College’s Quality Assurance Program is grounded in current best practice which indicates that multiple yet complementary assessment modalities employed on different occasions in the practitioner’s practice is the best approach.

With a focus on engagement and learning, the Knowledge Assessment works alongside the other elements of the Quality Assurance Program to drive enhanced patient outcomes. The four components of the Quality Assurance Program are described below:

• Knowledge assessment: focuses on knowledge and skills needed to provide appropriate care through a standardized computer-based assessment
• Practice assessment: focuses on the processes used to deliver patient care and ability to meet key standards of practice through conversation with a College practice advisor at the place of practice
• Learning portfolio (self-directed): independently engage in ongoing professional development to maintain competency and advance practice based on specific place of practice and patients
• Self-assessment (self-directed): identify learning needs to inform self-directed professional development