《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2023, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (11): 1261-1267.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2023.11.003

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Application of WHO rehabilitation competency framework in development of rehabilitation science education system and curriculum

XIAO Xiaofei1(), LIU Yushu1, YANG Yaru2,3, QIU Zhuoying3,4   

  1. 1. School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong 264003, China
    2. College of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
    3. WHO-FICs CC in China, Beijing 100068, China
    4. University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, China
  • Received:2023-09-04 Published:2023-11-25 Online:2023-11-30
  • Contact: XIAO Xiaofei,E-mail: xxf1013@126.com
  • Supported by:
    China Disabled Persons' Federation Project(22&ZZ005);China Disabled Persons' Federation Project(2023CDPFAT-26);Course Reform of Shandong Provincial Education Department(M2022203);Course Reform Fund of Binzhou Medical University(JYKTMP2021028);Course Reform Fund of Binzhou Medical University(JYKTZD202211)

Abstract:

Objective To systematically analyze the application of World Health Organization rehabilitation competency framework (RCF) and its supporting guidelines in education system of rehabilitation science and curriculum development.

Methods Based on the conceptual framework of RCF and its supporting guidelines, the application of its areas and the modes were analyzed to construct the education system of rehabilitation science with reference to the framework of competency-based clinical medical education.

Results The education system of rehabilitation science was developed based on RCF. The competences for specific scenarios in rehabilitation were defined and investigated. A structured system of vocational qualification accreditation and occupational competency standards was constructed, as well as core education system and rehabilitation curricula in rehabilitation science, which helped to train competent rehabilitation workers.

Conclusion The construction of rehabilitation subspecialties, its education system and the development of a curriculum content system based on the RCF is an important way for the development of modern rehabilitation education. RCF theoretical framework and supporting tools provide a standardized and unified method and way for China's rehabilitation science higher education system and professional certification, career access and professional standards for rehabilitation personnel. The quality of rehabilitation science education and the professional development of rehabilitation personnel will also be improved in future.

Key words: rehabilitation competency framework, rehabilitation science, education system, curriculum development, model of application

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