qUIkcoach vs preparedEPA

qUIkcoach facilitates direct observation of clinical skills in the workplace. It supports learners’ growth and development through more frequent real-time direct observations of clinical skills as they progress through their training.

We created prEPAred as system of assessment optimized for documenting frequent workplace-based assessment even in a busy workplace setting. Using intuitive and innovative design we created a learner-centered process with maximized usability for all stakeholders. We focus on - Meaningful assessment - State-of-the-art educational concepts - Usability - Data security What prEPAred offers For learners • intuitive and innovative design • real-time documentation of workplace-based assessments (assessment FOR learning, low stakes) • creation of individual competency profile (sharable with supervisors) • managing individual learning goals (sharable with supervisors) • facilitation of actionable feedback conversations (meaningful learning) • support of self-directed learning (increased efficiency and motivation) • simple data transfer to existing log-books or learning management systems • maximum data security (data encryption) • data owned by learners (full control over access to data) • increased portability (personal competency profile stays with the learner) For supervisors/teachers/coaches • access to learner's individual competency profile (if shared by the learner) • intuitive and innovative design • teaching tailored to learner’s individual needs (facilitating meaningful and efficient learning) • allows supervision adapted to learner’s competencies (increased patient safety and efficient use of resources) • less administrative effort for workplace-based assessments (done with a few clicks) • facilitation of mentoring and coaching based on data instead of gut feeling • supports expert judgment for workplace-based assessment • on-demand guidance for meaningful feedback conversations For specialists and continuous professional development (CPD) • access to specialist's personal competency profile • intuitive and innovative design • facilitation of a culture of life-long learning trough peer coaching/support • user-friendly documentation of peer coaching situations to stay on top of your field (and earn credits) • simple data transfer to existing CPD management systems • maximum data security (data encryption for transfer and storage) • data owned by specialist (full control over access to data) • increased portability (personal competency profile stays with the specialist) For institutions/administrators/program directors • access to a state-of-the-art assessment system (based on 2020 Ottawa consensus statements in Medical Education) • intuitive and innovative design (NO faculty development needed) • access to a copy of learner's competency profile (if shared by the learner) • efficient use of resources (replacement of existing cumbersome assessment systems, decreased administrative effort) • less redundancy in education (increased efficiency) • progress and certification decisions can be made based on robust data (increased learner quality and patient safety) • remediation efforts can be guided by data • data can be integrated in any existing learning management tool • Back-end management on-demand