# The Academic Assessor

You will note from the last video and from the NMC SSSA (2018), that there is a third role involved in the assessment of students on NMC approved programmes, that of the Academic Assessor.

The Academic Assessor will usually be employed by the University. This role is similar to the Practice Assessor role in many ways; but the academic assessor is expected to ‘collate’ and ‘confirm’ the student’s academic outcomes, as well as their achievement of proficiencies for the part of the programme they are assigned to the student, before recommending them for progression on to the next part of the programme. The nominated Academic Assessor will work collaboratively with a nominated Practice Assessor to make a recommendation for student progression.

## Academic Assessor

Role | Knowledge and experience required
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To continually collate and confirm student achievement in the academic environment Be able to conduct and record objective, evidence-based assessments and provide constructive feedback Keep up to date on progress of student and their performance Provide feedback to the student about their achievement, working with them to review possible areas for improvement, in line with University processes Maintain an understanding of student’s learning and achievement Communicate and collaborate with the student’s Practice Assessor Assess and make a recommendation for student progression to the next part of the programme Not simultaneously the Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor for the same student | Must be registered nurses, midwives, and nursing associates, or in the case of prescribing. programmes any qualified prescriber Must be adequately prepared and supported to take up their role Will require knowledge of the proficiencies, programme outcomes and assessment processes Maintain relevant knowledge and expertise Receive ongoing support and proactively develop their knowledge and professional practice

Further reading can be found here: What does an Academic Assessor do? NMC SSSA guidance.

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