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Competency Software for Student Learners


Student Learners are assigned to their ACEND-accredited programs within a Student role. Competency allows students to access their own personal dashboard to complete rubrics, checklists, review assessments and submit supervised practice hours for approval.

For additional information on software features and use, please download the user guide below.

For questions, please contact ACEND.

Download User Guide for Student Learners


A collection of brief instructional videos are available for students to learn Competency. These videos are grouped under different sections. Use the links below to explore those sections.


Getting Started with Competency

Introduction to Competency (For Students)
Overview of Competency (formerly known as Competency.AI) software including key functions for student learners.
Running Time: 0:44

Competency Website Overview and Navigation (For Students)
Overview of Competency website including navigation of the software features on the desktop.
Running Time: 1:56

Competency App Overview and Navigation (For Students)
Overview of Competency app including navigation of the software features located on the app.
Running Time: 1:56

View Rotation Schedule Via the Competency App (For Students)
Access and view a full rotation schedule, including rotations you have completed and upcoming rotations.
Running Time: 1:24

Log Supervised Practice Hours Via the Competency Website (For Students)
Submit supervised practice hours for approval, make edits, add comments and view approved/rejected hours using the Competency website.
Running Time: 1:57

Log Supervised Practice Hours Via the Competency App (For Students)
Submit supervised practice hours for approval, make edits, add comments and view approved/rejected hours using the Competency app.
Running Time: 1:25


Patient Encounter Notes, Assessments and Checklists

Complete a Patient Encounter Note via the Competency App (For Students)
Learn how to access and complete a patient encounter note for a specific rotation using the Competency app.
Running Time: 3:10

Complete a Self-Assessment and Peer-Assessment on the Competency Website (For Students)
Learn how to complete a rubric assessment on yourself or on another student within the dietetics education program using the Competency website.
Running Time: 3:16

Complete Checklists Using the Competency Website (For Students)
Learn how to access and complete checklists assigned to a rotation and/or course via the Competency website.
Running Time: 1:27

Complete Checklists Using the Competency App (For Students)
Learn how to access, complete and view checklists assigned to a rotation and/or course via the Competency app.
Running Time: 1:19

View Completed Assessments on the Competency Website (For Students)
View assessment results that were completed by your evaluators (preceptor, faculty assigned within a preceptor role, another learner, self).
Running Time: 1:28


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