"In 2014 a digital logbook, in PebblePad, was introduced to map the clinical performance of oral health therapy students from La Trobe University in Bendigo. Over a relatively short period, and with limited resources, this clinical logbook in PebblePad evolved into an e-portfolio tool that stimulates staff and students to engage in active learning, increases student accountability and is anchored in the professional competencies of the newly qualified oral health therapist as defined by the Australian Dental Council. The “Career Ready” workbook is the latest addition to the comprehensive e-portfolio. This workbook guides the students in building a competency profile, before graduating and demonstrate, with evidence from their portfolio, their readiness to graduate. The student’s presentation to an industry panel is now an assessable component in a final year clinical subject. This 20/20 presentation presents the experiences and results of this initiative. "

1. Eportfolios to assess
career readiness and
professionalism
Dr Ron Knevel
La Trobe Rural Health School, Bendigo, Victoria

2. Eportfolios to assess
career readiness and
professionalism
Dr Ron Knevel
La Trobe Rural Health School, Bendigo, Victoria

7. Tasks

8. Student-led feedback
Preparatory work/tasks

13. Career Workshops

14. Big Interview

16. Professional panel – DHAA,
ADC, DHSV, Bendigo Health

18. Audio and video recording –
competency / evidence

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Moderated results for unsatisfactory
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20. Predictive value

21. Portfolio presentation differentiates
between students and prepares for
competitive job market. Integration
professional domains.
Career advisors are available to discuss
presentation outcome before graduate
goes ‘to the market’.
Explore predictive value Eportfolio
reports in first year.
Introduction of regular support sessions
across the curriculum.

22. Ron Knevel
r.knevel@latrobe.edu.au
03 54447543