Common use of Program Objectives Clause in Contracts

Program Objectives. Please provide learning objectives. There should be at least one objective for each CE credit hour requested. These objectives must be stated in observable, potentially measurable terms. They should clearly define what the participant will be able to do as a result of having attended the program. The objectives should be written from the participant’s perspective and should use an active verb (such as will be able to “state,” “describe,” “explain,” “verbalize,” “demonstrate”). Verbs to be avoided include “know”, “understand,” “learn,” “appreciate,” become aware of” and “become familiar with.” For example, “The participant will learn about the differences between Freudian and Kleinian approaches to aggression” is NOT acceptable, as it is not observable and does not use an active verb. Similarly, “The presenter will discuss the basic tenets of dialectical behavior therapy” is NOT acceptable because it is not written from the participant’s perspective. In contrast, “The participant will be able to describe two key differences between Freudian and Xxxxxxxx approaches to aggression” is acceptable, as it is observable, uses an active verb, and is written from the participant’s perspective. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ .