Table 1.

Definitions of the competency-based Fieldwork evaluation (CBFE) competencies

Competencies	Definition
Practice knowledge	Discipline-specific theory and technical knowledge
Clinical reasoning	Analytical and conceptual thinking, judgement, decision making and problem-solving
Facilitating change with a practice process	Assessment, intervention planning, intervention delivery and discharge planning
Professional interactions and responsibility	Relationships with clients and colleagues and legal and ethical standards
Communication	Verbal, non-verbal and written communication
Professional development	Commitment to profession, self-directed learning and accountability
Performance management	Time and resource management, and leadership
Overall performance	Holistic rating taking into consideration performance across the seven competencies. Each of the seven competencies and overall performance (CBFE 8) are rated on a scale from 1–8, indicating the student’s progress from entry-level student to entry-level clinician. In extraordinary situations, a rating of U (Unacceptable) or E (Exceptional) can be used
Scoring the CBFE	A range of scores within the 1–8 corresponds to expectations along with a developmental progression in fieldwork. For example, Level 1 placement (i.e., Placement 1) expectations align with Stage 1 competencies, where student scores may range from 1–3. A score of 3 indicates mastery of Stage 1 competencies and a transition to Stage 2, with scores ranging from 3–6. This scoring logic can be extended to Stage 3 competencies