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Competency-Based Education MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Competency-Based Education
Tree Number(s)
I02.158.210
Unique ID
D003162
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003162
Scope Note
Educational programs designed to ensure that students attain prespecified levels of competence in a given field or training activity. Emphasis is on achievement or specified objectives.
Entry Version
COMPETENCY BASED EDUC
Entry Term(s)
Education, Competency-Based
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under CURRICULUM 1979-90
History Note
91(79); was see under CURRICULUM 1979-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1978/05/08
Revision Date
2018/06/29
Competency-Based Education Preferred
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