Assessment of Practice
This is undertaken through a range of strategies including competence assessment, continuous assessment, assessment of practice learning outcomes, and simulation of practice learning within our extensive skills suites.
Placement Support
All students are supported by both university staff and practice staff whilst on placement. All students are provided with a named qualified member of staff within the practice placement who oversees the student’s learning on placement and is usually responsible for the assessment of the student’s practice. The title of this person varies according to each profession. A generic term for the person supporting a student on placement is practice assessor.
Student Occupational Health
| Professional Programme | Terminology for the person supporting the student in practice and who undertakes practice assessment |
| Nursing, Midwifery and ODP | Mentor |
| Nursing Specialist Practice | Practice Teacher and/or Supervisor |
| Occupational Therapy | Practice Educator |
| Osteopathy | Clinic Tutor |
| Paramedic Science | Clinical Mentor, Practice Educator |
| Physiotherapy | Clinical Educator |
| Social Work | Practice Educator |
Advanced Clinical Practice Courses, including: - Critical and Specialist Care
- Undergraduate Cancer and Palliative Care
- Minor Injury and Illness Management
- PG Cert Non-Medical Prescribing
| Practice Supervisor |
| A generic term for the person supporting a student on placement is Practice Assessor. |