Conclusion

In this free course, you have examined the role of the Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor and the functions they carry out in supporting students in clinical practice. The roles are multi-factorial, but they have a significant part to play in making the final assessment decisions on a student’s performance. Should a student’s performance not meet the expected requirements, you have learned about the strategies that can be put in place to support both the student and assessor in a transparent and constructive way.