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COMLEX-USA MASTER BLUEPRINT EFFECTIVE BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 20 18 Contents COMLEX-USA MASTER BLUEPRINT EFFECTIVE BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 20 18 Contents Introduction 2 ­Foundation­for­COMLEX-USA 3 Two­Distinct­Dimensions 4 Master­Blueprint­Schematic 5 Licensure­Assessment­Aligned­with­Medical­Education­Pathway 6 Content­Across­the­Examination­Series 7 EFFECTIVE BEGINNI NG SEPTEMBER 20 18 Test­Specifications­for­each­Examination 8 Dimension­1:­Competency­Domains 9 ­Osteopathic­Principles,­Practice,­and­Manipulative­Treatment 10 Osteopathic­Patient­Care­and­Procedural­Skills 13 Application­of­Knowledge­for­Osteopathic­Medical­Practice 16 Practice-Based­Learning­and­Improvement­in­Osteopathic­Medical­Practice 18 Interpersonal­and­Communication­Skills­in­the­Practice­of­Osteopathic­Medicine 21 Professionalism­in­the­Practice­of­Osteopathic­Medicine 24 Systems-Based­Practice­in­Osteopathic­Medicine 27 Dimension­2:­Clinical­Presentations 29 Community­Health­and­Patient­Presentations­Related­to­Wellness 30 Patient­Presentations­Related­to:­Human­Development,­Reproduction,­and­Sexuality 32 Patient­Presentations­Related­to:­Endocrine­System­and­Metabolism 36 Patient­Presentations­Related­to:­Nervous­System­and­Mental­Health 39 Patient­Presentations­Related­to:­Musculoskeletal­System 45 Patient­Presentations­Related­to:­Genitourinary/Renal­System­and­Breasts 50 Patient­Presentations­Related­to:­Gastrointestinal­System­and­Nutritional­Health 53 Patient­Presentations­Related­to:­Circulatory­and­Hematologic­Systems 57 Patient­Presentations­Related­to:­Respiratory­System 60 Patient­Presentations­Related­to:­Integumentary­System 63 References 66 COMLEX-USA INTRODUCTION MASTER BLUEPRINT The­COMLEX-USA­examination­series­is­designed­to­assess­osteopathic­medical­knowledge,­fundamental Introduction clinical­skills,­and­other­foundational­competencies­considered­essential­for­the­practice­of­osteopathic medicine.­The­primary­and­intended­purpose­of­COMLEX-USA­is­for­licensure­of­osteopathic­physicians,­and The­Comprehensive­Osteopathic­Medical COMLEX-USA­is­accepted­for­medical­licensure­in­all­US­states­and­jurisdictions. Licensing­Examination­of­the­United­States (COMLEX-USA)­is­the­pathway­to­licensure­for The­master­examination­blueprint­emphasizes­the­competences­required­for­generalist­physicians­to­deliver osteopathic­physicians­seeking­to­practice safe­and­effective­osteopathic­medical­care.­The­framework­of­COMLEX-USA­is­based­on­the­foundation­of medicine­and­surgery.­It­is­the­principal­means­by the­osteopathic­approach­to­patient­care.­Its­evidence-based­design­assures­state­licensing­boards­and­the which­the­NBOME­delivers­on­its­mission­to public­that­a­DO­has­demonstrated­minimal­competence­by­passing­a­series­of­national­standardized protect­the­public­by­providing­assessment­of examinations­designed­for­the­practice­of­osteopathic­medicine.­Aligned­with­the­education­and­training competencies­for­osteopathic­physicians­and pathway­of­a­DO,­passing­Levels­1­and­2­of­COMLEX-USA­is­also­an­accreditation­standard­for­graduation related­health­care­professions. with­a­DO­degree­and­required­for­entry­into­residency­training. In­the­years­since­its­implementation,­the­COMLEX-USA­blueprint­has­been­reviewed­and­revised­regularly­to reflect­the­practice­of­osteopathic­medicine,­consistent­with­the­recommendations­of­the­ Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing 2014­established­by­the­American­Educational­Research­Association (AERA),­the­American­Psychological­Association­(APA),­and­the­National­Council­on­Measurement­in Education­(NCME).­The­design­of­COMLEX-USA­has­transitioned­from­its­initial­conjunctive,­discipline-based content­organization­in­1995­to­today’s­innovative­blueprint­that­aligns­content­with­patient­presentations­and physician­tasks.­The­addition­of­a­clinical­skills/performance­evaluation­component,­COMLEX-USA­Level­2- PE,­augmented­the­COMLEX-USA­series­in­2004.­ The­new­COMLEX-USA­master­examination­blueprint,­targeted­for­implementation­beginning­with­Level­3­in September­2018,­features­a­framework­that­maps­content­to­competency­domains­and­clinical presentations.­This­new­master­blueprint­and­test­specifications­for­each­exam­will­then­be­introduced­into Level­1,­Level­2-PE,­and­Level­2-CE­with­the­new­test­cycles­beginning­in­2019.­Further­information­on­the development­of­the­new­COMLEX-USA­master­examination­blueprint­is­described­in­“Evidence-Based Redesign­of­the­COMLEX-USA­Series”­(John­R.­Gimpel,­DO,­MEd;­Dorothy­Horber,­PhD;­Jeanne­M. Sandella,­DO;­Janice­A.­Knebl,­DO;­John­E.­Thornburg,­DO,­PhD),­ The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association ,­April­2017,­Vol.­117,­pp.­253–261.­doi:10.7556/jaoa.2017.043. COMLEX-USA MASTER BLUEPRINT INTRODUCTION PAGE 2 COMLEX-USA INTRODUCTION MASTER BLUEPRINT Foundation for COMLEX-USA The­foundation­of­COMLEX-USA­and­both TENETS OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE dimensions­continues­to­be­osteopathic­principles and­practice. The body is a unit; the person is a unit of body, mind, and spirit. The body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance. Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated. Rational treatment is based upon an understanding of the basic principles of body unity, self-regulation, and the interrelationship of structure and function. COMLEX-USA MASTER BLUEPRINT COMLEX-USA MASTER BLUEPRINT PAGE 3 COMLEX-USA INTRODUCTION MASTER BLUEPRINT Two Distinct Dimensions COMLEX-USA­test­content­is­organized­by­two DIMENSION 1: COMPETENCY DOMAINS dimensions,­Dimension­1,­Competency­Domains Dimension­1­of­the­new­COMLEX-USA­master­examination­blueprint­consists­of­the­ 7 COMPETENCY and­Dimension­2,­Clinical­Presentations. DOMAINS ,­the­related­sets­of­foundational­abilities­representing­the­required­elements­and­outcomes­that define­osteopathic­knowledge,­skills,­experience,­attitudes,­values,­behaviors,­and­established­professional standards.­Each­competency­domain­is­described­in­detail­with­required­elements­and­measured­outcomes. For­each­examination­in­the­series,­test­specifications­outline­the­content­coverage­as­it­relates­to­these­7 competency­domains. DIMENSION 2: CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS Dimension­2­of­the­new­blueprint­consists­of­the­ 10 CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS ,­which­represent­the manner­in­which­a­particular­patient,­group­of­patients,­or­a­community­present(s)­for­osteopathic­medical care.­These­high-frequency,­high-impact­categories­are­based­on­evidence­from­osteopathic­medical practice.­Patient­presentations­span­all­relevant­age­categories,­special­populations,­and­varied­clinical settings.­Each­clinical­presentation­is­described­in­detail,­further­categorized­into­topics­with­accompanying guides,­and­provides­examples­illustrative­of­the­presentation.­For­each­examination­in­the­series,­test specifications­outline­the­content­coverage­as­it­relates­to­the­10­clinical­presentations. COMLEX-USA MASTER BLUEPRINT INTRODUCTION PAGE 4 COMLEX-USA INTRODUCTION MASTER BLUEPRINT MASTER BLUEPRINT TICE IN OSTEO RAC PR PAT SCHEMATIC D P CINE ACTIC HIC SE EDI E, AN PR BA C M T D M IN S- HI RE A CIP M AT ATM NI L E OP E PU ES ST E NT L , Y T AT S OS Community Health I and Patient Presentations VE Related to Wellness O A S E PATIENT PRESENTATIONS RELATED TO: T IC N E H H D O T T P P N A A I R P T Human Development, Reproduction, and Sexuality O O H M C E I S E C I T E D L S N P I U A O A C I Endo crine System and Metabolism R N T F D A I O E I O E L N S E S M T S C K COMPETENCY I CLINICAL E Nervous System and Mental Health C I T F L A C L O DOMAINS R PRESENT ATIONS S A R E R DIMENSION 1 P DIMENSION 2 P Musculo skeletal System 1 Genitourinary/Renal System and Breasts 2 P R C C A O Gastrointestinal System and Nutritional Health I C M H IN T M T I T A C U E F P E N R O O P Cir culatory and Hematologic Systems E O IC N E F E T IC A R IO S T O T S T O S IO O A C T N N C R A E A Respiratory System I O R O S L F P K L PP L P I A A E A AT LL N G C H S D ED I I I Int egumentary System L D C N W E M TH O M ED E KN IC INE PRA ING AN CTICE-BASED LEARN IC D IM PATH PROVEMENT IN OSTEO MEDICAL PRACTICE COMLEX-USA MASTER BLUEPRINT SCHEMATIC PAGE 5 COMLEX-USA INTRODUCTION MASTER BLUEPRINT LICENSURE ASSESSMENT ALIGNED WITH MEDICAL COMLEX-USA EXAMINATION PROGRAM EDUCATION PATHWAY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2-CE LEVEL 2-PE LEVEL 3 Candidates will be required to demonstrate minimal competency across each of the seven DECISION POINT 1 DECISION POINT 1 DECISION POINT 1 DECISION POINT 2 domains of competency. The outline for implementation of the new, two-decision point, competency-based COMLEX-USA Master One-day One-day One-day Two-day Examination Blueprint is depicted here: computer-based computer-based 12 station computer-based examination 400 examination 400 standardized examination 420 MCQs, predominantly predominantly patient-based clinical decision-making multiple-choice multiple-choice performance cases, and other novel test questions test questions evaluation of test item formats fundamental (approx. 28 additional clinical skills clinical cases) IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE MAY 2 019 JUNE 2 019 MAR. 2 019 SEPT. 2 018 COMLEX-USA MASTER BLUEPRINT LICENSURE ASSESSMENT PAGE 6 COMLEX-USA INTRODUCTION MASTER BLUEPRINT CONTENT ACROSS THE EXAMINATION SERIES COMPETENCY DOMAINS: DIMENSION 1 MINIMUM 1 Osteopathic Principles, Practice, and Manipulative Treatment 10% 2 Osteopathic Patient Care and Procedural Skills 25% 3 Application of Knowledge for Osteopathic Medical Practice 30% 4 Practice-Based Learning and Improvement in Osteopathic Medical Practice 5% 5 Interpersonal and Communication Skills in the Practice of Osteopathic Medicine 10% 6 Professionalism
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