The Pros and Cons of Adding Performance Testing to an Established Credentialing Program. Is It Right for You?

I.C.E. Exchange Program Description: We are back this year to continue the conversation on performance testing. In a highly competitive environment, standing out amongst your peers is imperative for candidates as well as credentialing programs. The demand to integrate real world experience into credentialing programs is growing.

For this session we will present examples from two different organizations in different industries. In one case, a decision was made to implement performance testing. In a second case, it was decided not to implement performance testing. Let these real-world case studies and learnings help you decide whether performance testing is right for your program.

The first case study presentation will describe the beta launch of a job-related predicted analytics modeling project and the steps being taken to transition to an operational offering.

The second case study will provide an example of a performance test design that was researched but ultimately not implemented. Following best practices in large scale assessment, a medical board engaged SMEs to define the intended test purpose, to create a scoring rubric, and to design a pilot of an assessment to measure whether candidates implemented their clinical knowledge in judgment with their own patients and documented their care. This case study presentation will cover the benefits and shortcomings related to the validity argument as well as operational feasibility.

Session attendees will come away with a list of considerations for determining if performance assessments would fit your program.

*PTC Members may find value in this session