The College of Nurses of Ontario contracts with Claymore Inc to automate their Quality Assurance and Continuing Professional Development process
Toronto, Canada: March 17, 2010.
Claymore has been contracted by the College of Nurses in Ontario to provide an automated solution (SkilSure) with which Nurse registrants can plan and record their Continuing Professional Development There are three major groups of functional requirements which reflect the College's CPD/QA processes as described in 2009-2010 process documentation currently available on the College's website. Claymore will provide an integrated solution where components of the solution will work seamlessly with each other within and across the groups of requirements. The requirements for registrant use are:
- Self Assessment and Practice Reflection functionality
- Practice Assessment including Objective Test functionality and
- Peer Assessment functionality
Registrants will be able to use an on line tool to document their learning and maintain a learning plan that includes goals, and records of learning activities.
About Developer
Claymore Inc. is the developer of the SkilSure® solution and the owner of the SkilSure® brand. Claymore Inc. has a legacy of more than 15 years as a provider of customized Professional Development and Competence Assurance software and services. The SkilSure® solution is a mature application that has been tested in practice. With more than 100,000 users SkilSure® provides solutions to Professional Institutions, Sector Skills Councils, Awarding Bodies, Colleges and Training Providers, and Major Employers in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. In Canada, (Ontario) Claymore runs customized solutions for many regulated professions. More information on SkilSure® and its product suite can be found at www.skilsure.com or contact terry.ogle@skilsure.com
About the College of Nurses
The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is the governing body for the 145,000 registered nurses (RNs), registered practical nurses (RPNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) in Ontario, Canada.The College regulates nursing to protect the public interest and sets requirements to enter the profession, establishes and enforces standards of nursing practice, and assures the quality of practice of the profession and the continuing competence of nurses.
The nursing profession has been self-regulating in Ontario since 1963. The College works in partnership with employers, educators and government so that everyone in Ontario benefits from quality nursing services.