The Role
Practice Assessors work with the student to enable their learning. They provide feedback and conduct assessments to confirm the achievement of proficiencies and programme outcomes for practice learning.
Practice assessors make and record objective, evidence-based assessments on conduct, proficiency and achievement, drawing on student records, direct observations, student self-reflection, feedback from practice supervisors and other resources.
Benefits for the Practice
- Supporting the development of the multi-professional workforce
Training & Development
Practice Assessors are registered healthcare professionals (nurse, nursing associate, etc.).
Practice Assessor preparation workshop
The Practice Assessor preparation workshop has been redesigned using the new Pan London Practice learning Group resources and is more interactive using case studies and scenarios to gain an enhanced understanding of the PA role and others in providing effective learning and assessment of students. The workshop is 10-4pm, delivered in person at the Medway and Canterbury campuses and virtually. Spaces must be booked. https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/short-courses/practice-assessor-workshop
