Definition: The capability to perform the duties of one's profession generally, or to perform a particular professional task, with skill of an acceptable quality.
competence in any profession or discipline: differentiate from CLINICAL COMPETENCE which is restricted to competence in professional activities directly related to patient care
ExamplesClinical Competence
Other names Competence, Professional; Expertise, Technical; Expertise Generalization; Generalization of Expertise; Technical Expertise
