PERCEPTION OF ALUMNI ON THE TERMINAL COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

IN ONE OF THE SELECTED UNIVERSITY IN METRO MANILA

Cercenia, Josel-Ne Sneha G.1,2,3 Crisostomo, Ma. Angelica A.,1,2,3 Escala, Jolina G.1,2,3 Rosales,
Jillian G.,1,2,3 San Miguel, Reymark H.,1,2,3 Soria, Almira Mae H. 1,2,3 Villanueva, Benigno Joy III
C. 1,2,3

1
College of Dentistry
2
Research Development and Innovation Center
3
Our Lady of Fatima University
Statement of the Problem

This study aims to provide the perception of the alumni on Terminal Competency

Assessment Program in one of the selected university in Metro Manila. Specifically, it seeks to

answer the following questions:

1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of - age, gender, civil status,

years of practice?

2. What are the perception of the respondents on the Terminal Competency Assessment

Program?

3. Is there a significant difference between male and female respondents regarding the

Terminal Competency Assessment Program?

4. What are the problems encountered by the graduate during Terminal Competency

Assessment Program in terms of Case selection and title approval, Patient Compliance,

Case discussion, Case presentation, Manuscript submission?

5. What are the possible solution offered to the problem?

Raw Data

1. Demographic profile

Age Gender Civil status Years of practice

20-25 yrs old 11 Male 7 Single 19 6 months – 1 year 11

26-30 yrs old 5 Female 13 Married 1 1-3 years 7

30-35 yrs old 3 4-5 years 2

36-40 yrs old 1 6-10 years 0

40+ yrs old 0 11-20 years 0

2. Perception of the respondents

Strongly Agree Neither Disagree Strongly

agree disagree
1. Accomplishing and Finishing
Terminal Competency
Assessment Program helped in 14 6 0 0 0
establishing confidence in
comprehensive case management
2. Provided a greater level of
commitment and responsibility to 11 9 0 0 0
complex treatment plan
3. Gained more multilevel of 12 7 1 0 0
experiences on management
4. A stimulus to develop deeper
approaches on learning, improve 10 9 1 0 0
clinical performance and enhance
patients’ safety
5. Appreciated by the alumni due
to its ability to provide a clear idea 10 9 0 1 0
of their progress
 3. Problems encountered

3.1 Case selection and Tile Approval

Strongly Agree Neither Disagree Strongly
agree disagree
1. Terminal Competency
Assessment Program (TCAP) 15 4 1 0 0
criteria should be completely
understood by the clinicians.
2. Difficulty in case selection
because of previous dental 5 11 3 1 0
management of some patients.
3. Difficulty in formulating
Terminal Competency
Assessment Program (TCAP) title 5 6 8 1 0
because of redundancy
statements and sequence of
presentation is not clear.

3.2 Patient Compliance

Strongly Agree Neither Disagree Strongly
agree disagree
1. Patient schedule is 8 7 2 2 1
unpredictable.
2. Communicating with the patient
regarding treatment 5 9 3 2 1
procedures/schedule is
challenging.
3. Some patients are not
complying with the scheduled 10 8 1 1 0
dental management.

3.3 Case discussion

Strongly Agree Neither Disagree Strongly
agree disagree
1. Correct Diagnosis and
Treatment planning is confusing 4 9 4 3 0
because of differences on
opinions among faculty members.
2. Case Discussion is complex 3 8 7 2 0
and tough.
3. Case discussion schedule with
faculty is not manageable 3 6 6 5 0
because of faculty clinical
supervision.
3.4 Case presentation

Strongly Agree Neither Disagree Strongly

agree disagree
1. Tendency to commit mistakes
is possible because of cramming 11 4 5 0 0
in the presentation.
2. Incomplete and lost records of
the case may disjustify the 7 9 3 1 0
presentation.
3. Misconception that the panel
will disapprove your management 5 8 6 1 0
and presentation.

3.5 Manuscript submission

Strongly Agree Neither Disagree Strongly

agree disagree
1. There is no template for
manuscript subscription. 2 2 4 12 0

2. There is no editing for final 1 0 7 6 6

manuscript submission.
3. There should allotted time for
final submission of 3 15 1 1 0
documentation.

4. Possible solutions to the identified problems

4.1 Case Selection and Title Approval

Very Effective Not

Effective effective
1. A printout of the criteria must be given to 10 9 1
the clinicians.
2. A template of full TCAP title must be 9 10 1
determined.

4.2 Patient Compliance

Very Effective Not
Effective effective
1. Get patients exact schedule for dental 9 8 3
appointments.
2. Communicate with the patient 11 7 2
conscientiously regarding to the dental
schedules and procedures.
4.2 Case Discussion
 Very Effective Not
Effective effective
1. Understand and be knowledgeable about 19 1 0
the case.
2. There must be correct diagnosis and 17 3 0
treatment planning.

4.4 Case Presentation

Very Effective Not

Effective effective
1. Cramming should be avoided in order for
the student to keep away from commit 17 3 0
mistakes.
2. Complete and secure records of the case. 16 4 0

4.5 Manuscript Submission

Very Effective Not
Effective effective
1. Correct the typographical errors and 15 5 0
grammars.
2. Maximize time management. 15 5 0