Explaining professional competence in school health care providers based on KSAB model

Abstract: Introduction: School health care providers work as human resources in two areas of education and health in schools, which are responsible for their professional development as government employees. This process requires more attention in newly hired or experienced people in order for health literacy to be properly conveyed to the audience of this occupational group. Materials and Methods Methods: In this review, comparative, systematic article, which was conducted in the academic year of 2019, based on the method of document analysis studies and the researcher's experience, with the aim of transferring professional experiences (documentation of knowledge), the Items of professional development based on adaptation to the KSAB model were discussed. Findings: The items required for the acquisition of competence and professional development of health care workers have been described in the beginning and were adapted and separated in the model. Then it was counted in 15 categories and 4 fields (professional knowledge-professional ability-professional attitude and professional skill) based on the KSAB model. Discussion and Conclusion: Determining indicators and components based on the consensus of the group of educational and health experts based on the needs of the audience can strengthen the commitment and professional ethics, lead to growth and job satisfaction of employees. Therefore, school health educators and trustees should be constantly reviewed to develop professional competencies