Approaches to identifying and elaborating entrustable professional activities

Abstract

In the evolving landscape of health care education, entrustable professional activities (EPAs), as units of professional practice, provide educators with an authentic means of connecting curricular design with professional practice. This chapter provides health professions educators with a comprehensive and practical guide to EPA development. Navigating the complexities of EPA development demands a nuanced understanding of the underlying constructs. This chapter sequentially tackles fundamental challenges: where to start, identifying key activities, shaping them into EPAs, building consensus on the framework, and piloting. By offering actionable insights, it empowers readers to navigate this challenging process effectively. Whether you are at the outset of a new EPA initiative or seeking refinement of previously developed EPAs, this chapter provides a practical roadmap for establishing purposeful EPAs that contribute to robust and relevant curricula.