Journal of Technologic Dentistry (대한치과기공학회지)

Korean Academy of Dental Technology (대한치과기공학회)
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Survey research to implement a job-based national practical exam for dental technicians

치과기공사의 직무기반 국가 실기시험 실행을 위한 조사 연구

  • Jae-Hong Kim (Department of Dental Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Catholic University of Pusan) ;
  • Ki-Baek Kim (Department of Dental Lab Technology, Daejeon Health Institute of Technology)
  • 김재홍 (부산가톨릭대학교 치기공학과) ;
  • 김기백 (대전보건대학교 치기공과)
  • Received : 2023.11.06
  • Accepted : 2023.12.07
  • Published : 2023.12.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study proposes measures needed to implement a job-based national practical exam for dental technicians. Methods: For this study, a survey was conducted targeting 244 currently employed individuals. The current national practical test for dental technicians was divided into directions for the job-based practical test, subjects that need improvement among the current practical test subjects, items that need to be reflected in the practical test evaluation for each subject, and subjects that need to be added to the practical test. It comprised ten questions (Cronbach's α=0.801). Results: The following results were obtained. Satisfaction with the current practical test was lower than average. Future improvement should focus on job-based evaluation. The dental ceramic lab technology subject needs to be reorganized urgently, and the tasks that require evaluation for each subject are different. Moreover, if evaluation subjects are added in the future, the introduction of assessment for dental CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing) subjects was found to be the most urgent. Conclusion: In this study, the most necessary tasks of the current national practical examination for dental technicians were evaluated and the content needed for future reorganization was investigated. Future tests should be expanded to evaluate critical job areas. Furthermore, it is necessary to open new courses in fields such as CAD/CAM, as they are in high demand in the workplace.

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Acknowledgement

This paper was supported by Korea Health Personal Licensing Examination Institute in 2017.

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