Showcasing Outcome-Based Continuing Education (OB-CE): Tips on Designing and Measuring an OB-CE Program

J Contin Educ Nurs. 2025 Dec;56(12):502-504. doi: 10.3928/00220124-20251028-03. Epub 2025 Dec 1.

Abstract

Continuing education is shifting from traditional time-based training to an outcome-based approach. This article explores how to adopt the American Nurses Credentialing Center outcome-based continuing education model to achieve measurable outcomes for learners. Tips include how to integrate a learner-centered education design and establish measurement tactics for the five levels of outcome-based continuing education.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence / standards
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing* / organization & administration
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing* / standards
  • Educational Measurement* / methods
  • Humans
  • Models, Educational
  • Program Evaluation
  • United States