Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of competency-based model in rehabilitation nursing teaching. Methods The control group (undergraduates for international nursing in Grade 2005, 58 students) was taught with traditional model, while the observation group (undergraduates for international nursing in Grade 2006, 54 students) were taught with the competency-based model. The outcomes of the two groups were compared. Results The performance of the classroom test, the clinical skill test, and the score of case analysis and the questionnaire were all better in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion The competency-based teaching model is more effective than traditional teaching model.

Key words: rehabilitation nursing, teaching model, competency-based