Li Yanfei1, Chen Dongmei2
1.Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology; 2.Hainan Cancer Hospital
Abstract：
The accelerating demographic transition has significantly amplified the societal demand for highly skilled elderly care professionals. However, traditional vocational and higher education pathways frequently exhibit a critical misalignment with the multifaceted, evolving demands of contemporary senior care services. This study establishes a theoretical framework for reconstructing the talent training mode in elderly care by leveraging the competency model. Drawing on David McClelland's Iceberg Theory, the study categorizes elderly care competencies into explicit surface-level attributes—such as clinical medical knowledge and physical nursing techniques—and implicit, deep-seated characteristics, including empathy, psychological resilience, communication intelligence, and professional ethics. By critically analyzing current systemic training deficits, such as fragmented curricula and monolithic evaluation systems, this paper constructs a multi-dimensional talent cultivation mode. The proposed paradigm integrates "Knowledge-Skill-Attitude" (KSA) thematic modules, scenario-based learning, smart-tech adaptation, and a progressive, multi-source assessment structure. Practical guarantee strategies, including "double-qualified" faculty development and professional recognition reforms, are also discussed. The theoretical insights of this study aim to provide a conceptual roadmap for educational institutions to cultivate a professionalized, adaptive, and sustainable human resource pool for the silver economy.
Key Words：
competency model; elderly care; talent training; pedagogical reform; Iceberg theory
