Nearly all professional disciplines require students to undergo testing. Testing is an essential aspect of professional preparation, which should be utilized for assessment of performance and enhancement of student learning. Collaborative testing is an assessment technique that allows educators to evaluate knowledge while simultaneously providing learning opportunities for students. Knowledge is acquired by the learner through the collective experience of a group. The U.S. healthcare delivery system is rapidly changing, which requires educators to consider changes in the manner students are prepared for professional practice. The ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team is one of the five core competencies all healthcare clinicians should possess. Ideally, learning scenarios should simulate real-life experiences. Collaborative testing is a technique that teaches principles as they are applied.
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