What is the recommended approach to ongoing competency as per Oklahoma standards?

• A. Rely only on CME credits
• B. Participate in board-recognized ongoing competency activities such as practice assessments and peer reviews
• C. No ongoing competency requirements exist
• D. Competency is demonstrated only at licensure

Answer: (B)

Ongoing competency is best achieved through activities that the board recognizes for continuous professional performance, not just accumulating credits or relying on licensure. Participating in board-recognized ongoing competency activities such as practice assessments and peer reviews provides real evidence of how you perform in routine patient care, identifies gaps, and drives improvement in outcomes and adherence to standards. This approach ties competency to actual practice and quality, which is why it’s favored.

Relying only on CME credits addresses knowledge but not performance in the clinical setting, so it doesn’t fully demonstrate ongoing competence. Claiming there are no ongoing requirements isn’t accurate, and treating competency as something that ends at licensure misses the need for continual improvement throughout practice.