New Investigations of Core Competencies

New investigations of core competencies: perioperative mechanical ventilation and assessment of lung function.

723 April 2015 T HE 2014 Journal Symposium focused on talks and investigations involving mechanical ventilation. The rationale for the symposium topic is that anesthetists likely ventilate more patients than any other care providers. In view of the millions of patients undergoing surgical procedures requiring general anesthesia with mechanical ventilation,* even small percent improvements in mo...

Development of new core competencies for Taiwanese Emergency Medical Technicians

Objectives Core competencies are considered the foundation for establishing Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and paramedic curricula, and for ensuring performance standards in the delivery of prehospital care. This study surveyed EMT instructors and medical directors to identify the most desirable core competencies for all levels of EMTs in Taiwan. Methods A principal components analysis wi...

Enhancing the Core Competencies

Identifies how contexts affect communication strategies and practices Engages in effective communication practices in a variety of situations and with a variety of media Oral Communication [1] Written Communication Writing Across the Curriculum/Using Writing [2] Visual Literacy [3] Media Literacy [4] Technological Literacy Integrating Instructional Technology into Your Courses [5] Online Teachi...

Core Competencies for Clinical Supervisors

Outsourcing of Core and Non-Core Competencies in U.S. Corporations

Supply Chain Forum An International Journal Vol. 3 N°2 2002 www.supplychain-forum.com Outsourcing has been a significant industry trend over the past decade. However, some scholars have stressed that companies may have gone too far by outsourcing core, as well as non-core competencies. Using a survey of large U.S. corporations our study documents the current status of outsourcing, differentiati...