Overview

Overview

This section looks at the overall purpose of workplace-based assessments, the aims and objectives of each assessment tool and the implementation issues which the College recognises since the workplace-based assessments were introduced in 2007. The section will be equally useful to trainers and trainees.

The acute care assessment tool pilot- 2010-11 pilot

If your department is involved in the pilot of the acute care assessment tool, you may be interested in hearing a little bit about the background of the pilot and the aims and objectives.

Acute care assessment tool pilot presentation

Understanding workplace-based assessment

1) The purpose of workplace-based assessments and why they have been introduced

Mr Kevin Hayes MRCOG. Assessment Sub-Committee. June 2009.

2) Implementation issues, how to maximise workplace-based assessments and frequently asked questions

Dr Maggie Blott FRCOG. RCOG Vice-President, Education (2007–2010). June 2009.

3) Workplace-based assessment from the patient perspective

Ms Cath Broderick. RCOG Consumers' Forum (captured at the RCOG Workplace-based assessment Symposium. Feb 2010)

4) Workplace-based assessment from the trainee perspective

Dr Joy Marriott. Specialty Trainee, Sheffield (captured at the RCOG Workplace-based assessment Symposium. Feb 2010)