Chapter 7 Assessment of maternal and neonatal vital signs Neurological assessment Chapter contents Learning outcomes 70 Frequency of observations 70 Glasgow Coma Scale 70 Eye opening 71 Verbal response 71 Motor ability 71 Pupillary assessment 72 PROCEDURE:…
Chapter 8 Principles of infection control Standard precautions Chapter contents Learning outcomes 75 Standard infection control precautions 75 Principles of standard precautions 76 Hand decontamination 76 Personal protective equipment 76 Gloves 76 How to remove…
Chapter 6 Assessment of maternal and neonatal vital signs Respiration assessment Chapter Contents Learning outcomes 61 Definition 61 Normal values 62 Changes related to childbirth 63 Pregnancy 63 Labour 63 Postnatal period: maternal 63 Postnatal period: baby 63…
Chapter 4 How do we assess? Chapter contents Introduction Triangulation Method triangulation Data triangulation Investigator triangulation Advantages and limitations of triangulation Assessment methods Observation of practice ‘Examination of products’ Questioning…
Chapter 8 The clinical environment as a setting for learning and professional development Chapter contents Introduction The clinical learning environment The people Learning opportunities and experiences Staff commitment to teaching…
Chapter 9 Learning through clinical practice unearthing meaning from experience Chapter contents Introduction Experience-based learning The nature of experience for learning The ‘Model for learning from experience’ The preparatory phase…
Chapter 7 Monitoring progress, managing feedback and making assessment decisions Chapter contents Introduction Managing feedback Managing feedback sessions Monitoring progress Observation of practice for developing levels of competence Knowledge base…
Chapter 2 Responsibility and accountability surrounding clinical assessment Chapter contents Introduction Accountability and professionalism Accountability and responsibility Accountability for the assessment of clinical practice Responsibility and accountability FOR WHAT? Responsibility…
Chapter 6 Assessment as a process to support learning Chapter contents Introduction Continuous assessment of clinical practice Formative assessment Student self-assessment in formative assessment Feedback in assessment Summative assessment Engaging…
Chapter 3 What do we assess? Chapter contents Introduction Pre-registration health care education requirements in the UK The nature of competence Attributes Performance Standards The outcomes-based competency approach to professional…
