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Workplace Based Assessment Training and Development

In this section of assessment central, you will find training materials to improve your skills in carrying out workplace based assessments. Although we are discussing undergraduate students, this is equally applicable in the postgraduate arena.


Types of Workplace Based Assessment

Workplace Based Assessments (WBAs) are assessments of a doctor or student's performance in the workplace.

  • Description of Different Workplace Based Assessments
  • Which Students Perform these Assessments
  • Typical Mini-CEX Assessment
  • Typical DOPS Assessment
  • Typical Paperwork

Giving Effective Feedback

Feedback is a key part of workplace based assessments. Feedback is essential to help students achieve the goals of the course and to teach their maximum potential.

  • Before you Start
  • Beginning the Feedback
  • Main Body of the Feedback
  • Concluding the Feedback
  • Feedback Model
  • The Under Performing Student

Workplace Based Assessment Training Videos

Videos to observe student progress with varying performance level, and to practice giving feedback. Certification is available upon completion.

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