550 Tracking What Matters: Measuring Student Competence for CODA Accreditation
A Tale of Two Hygienists PodcastShow Notes
What if the way we measure competence in dental hygiene education is missing the bigger picture?
In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave sit down with Sara Taft to explore how data can transform dental hygiene education. From simplifying accreditation to uncovering meaningful trends in student performance, Sara shares how technology is helping educators move beyond compliance and toward truly understanding student growth.
Whether you're preparing for CODA accreditation or looking for better ways to assess clinical competence, this conversation offers practical insights into the future of dental hygiene education.
In This Episode
The challenge that inspired a better approach to student assessment.
How technology helps measure competence beyond traditional grading.
Surprising trends and insights programs have uncovered through their data.
Using objective data while preserving the human side of teaching and mentorship.
Practical advice for educators navigating assessment and accreditation.
The future of educational technology in dental hygiene.
The one metric every dental hygiene program should be tracking.
Connect with Our Guest
Sara Taft Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-taft-08a83476/
Contact the Hosts
Jessica Atkinson Email: [email protected]
Dave Torres Email: [email protected]
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