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Requirements

The levels of verification are a progressive series in that to achieve a higher level all other levels below it must be satisfied. Starting with the lowest level (1) and moving to the highest level (5), the verification levels are:

Level

Name

Requirements
Level I Verification of Attendance Course evaluation form
Level II Verification of Course Objectives

Response to case presentation questions and/or report card; and course evaluation form
Level III Verification of Knowledge & Skills

Pre-/Post-test and report card; course evaluation form
Level IV Verification of Preceptorial Experience

Mentored skills training; PI CME
Level V Verification of Satisfactory Patient Outcomes Case log results; post-op survey and chart audit

Level

Name

Requirements
Level I Verification of Attendance Course evaluation form
Level II Verification of Course Objectives

Response to case presentation questions and/or report card; and course evaluation form
Level III Verification of Knowledge & Skills

Pre-/Post-test and report card; course evaluation form
Level IV Verification of Preceptorial Experience

Mentored skills training; PI CME
Level V Verification of Satisfactory Patient Outcomes Case log results; post-op survey and chart audit

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