2024 Faculty ACA Symposium: ​“A New Way to Teach: Employing Competency Based Learning in the Classroom”

“A New Way to Teach: Employing Competency Based Learning in the Classroom”

The ACA Faculty Symposium provides attendees with opportunities to learn from faculty members at chiropractic colleges across the nation while networking with peers. Topics include: 

  • Changing Times - Competency-Based Learning presented by Katie Burns Ryan, DC, Deb Bushway, PhD, and Kim Pearce, PhD (Northwestern Health Sciences University) 
  • GoReact presented by Dr. Jeremy Barthels (Northwestern Health Sciences University) 
  • Immersive Learning: Enhancing Patient Interactions through Virtual Reality in Clinic Education presented by Ashley Long, PhD and Mary Lee Carter, BSHS, CHSE (Parker University)
  • Effortless Student Engagement and Assessment: Reclaiming Your Time with Feedback Fruits presented by Ashley Long, PhD (Parker University) 
  • Implementing a Multi-Station Teaching Format presented by James Russell Ebbets, DC, MS, MED, CCSP (D'Youville University) 
  • Assessment of Program Learning Outcomes in Chiropractic Education presented by Vincent DeBono, DC (Keiser University) 
  • Group Discussion moderated by FACA Leaders, Alexander Sundin, DC (Northwestern Health Sciences University), Alexander Castellano (Keiser University), and Kristy Carbonelli, DC (Parker University) 

The 2024 FACA Symposium is not eligible for CE credits. 

  • Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 05/04/2024

    The ACA Faculty Symposium provides attendees with opportunities to learn from faculty members at chiropractic colleges across the nation while networking with peers. “A New Way to Teach: Employing Competency Based Learning in the Classroom”

    The ACA Faculty Symposium provides attendees with opportunities to learn from faculty members at chiropractic colleges across the nation while networking with peers. The following tipics were featured during the live event. 

    • GoReact presented by Dr. Jeremy Barthels (Northwestern Health Sciences University) 
    • Immersive Learning: Enhancing Patient Interactions through Virtual Reality in Clinic Education presented by Ashley Long, PhD and Mary Lee Carter, BSHS, CHSE (Parker University)
    • Effortless Student Engagement and Assessment: Reclaiming Your Time with Feedback Fruits presented by Ashley Long, PhD (Parker University) 
    • Implementing a Multi-Station Teaching Format presented by James Russell Ebbets, DC, MS, MED, CCSP (D'Youville University) 
    • Assessment of Program Learning Outcomes in Chiropractic Education presented by Vincent DeBono, DC (Keiser University) 
    • Group Discussion moderated by FACA Leaders, Alexander Sundin, DC (Northwestern Health Sciences University), Alexander Castellano (Keiser University), and Kristy Carbonelli, DC (Parker University) 

    Sessions are not eligible for CE credits 

    Jeremy Barthels, DC, MS

    Associate Professor in Basic Sciences / Department Chair of Health Promotions and Associated Clinical Sciences Department

    Northwestern Health Sciences University

    Ashley Long, PhD

    Coordinator of Learning Resources

    Parker University

    Mary Lee Carter BSHS, CHSE

    Immersive Teaching and Learning Specialist

    Parker University

    James Russell Ebbets, DC, MS, MED, CCSP

    Assistant Professor

    D'Youville University

    Vincent DeBono, DC, DHPE

    Program Coordinator – College of Chiropractic Medicine

    Keiser University

  • Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 05/03/2024

    The panel will discuss moving from an emphasis on in-person, traditional classroom learning to a more competency-based learning program. As an emerging learning model for chiropractic schools, there may be some hesitance around this revised practice in higher education, though it has been used in adult learning and continuing education programs for years. Competency-based learning requires that students show what they know by applying concepts they have learned and successfully tying demonstration of their knowledge or skills to assessments of learning. This hands-on, performance-based learning model is conducive to the Chiropractic profession’s hands-on, patient-centered approach.

    The panel will discuss moving from an emphasis on in-person, traditional classroom learning to a more competency-based learning program.  As an emerging learning model for chiropractic schools, there may be some hesitance around this revised practice in higher education, though it has been used in adult learning and continuing education programs for years.  Competency-based learning requires that students show what they know by applying concepts they have learned and successfully tying demonstration of their knowledge or skills to assessments of learning.  This hands-on, performance-based learning model is conducive to the Chiropractic profession’s hands-on, patient-centered approach. 

    This session is not eligible for CE credits.

    Katie Burns Ryan, DC

    Dean of the College of Chiropractic

    Northwestern Health Sciences University

    Deborah Bushway, PhD, MS

    President and Chief Executive Officer

    Northwestern Health Sciences University

    Kimberly Pearce, PhD, MS

    Vice President, Provost and Chief Academic Officer

    Northwestern Health Sciences University