Curriculum

The Residency Network curriculum is created by nationally known CPOs and professional educators. Our curriculum maps out the development of exemplary clinical skills while also providing specific learning opportunities to grow the business and professional acumen of Residents throughout our organization. It is intended to be comprehensive in nature, addressing the breadth of responsibilities in modern clinical practice with the ultimate goal of restoring mobility to our patients.  

Our approach addresses three domains of learning to achieve this goal:
Domain #1: Clinical skills
All the appropriate processes and devices as determined by NCOPE.

Domain #2: Practice management skills
Individual and corporate skills to ensure readiness for all aspects of successful practice as an independent clinician.

Domain #3: Professional development skills 
Affective behaviors and decision-making in challenging situations which are essential for well-rounded healthcare professionals.

The curriculum is presented in two formats: a one- or two-page overview of monthly skills to address, accompanied by a more in-depth document which provides measurable learning objectives for each month’s skills represented on the overview page. It is also flexible to allow for variation in learning styles and pace of Residents, as well as for normal variation in patient presentation. 

To address certain skills which may not present themselves overtly during daily clinical practice such as ethical decision making, the curriculum utilizes companion learning modules which can partially be completed on the Resident’s own time using real-world experiences.

Learning opportunities are also present outside the walls of the assigned clinical site. These are virtual in nature as well as in-person at other sites in our network.

Support is a hallmark of our residency program. A national Residency Director with extensive clinical teaching experience is available to guide learners through the curriculum as needed and our parent organization supports the program on a national and local level.

Lastly, the curriculum offers tools to Residents and Mentors to ensure they stay on track with NCOPE requirements and can identify potential gaps in knowledge which need to be addressed in some other way.