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Join our Medical Education: Assessment in Healthcare Settings short course. You will learn a practical understanding of the key methods used in assessing knowledge, skills and competencies.
Why study with us
- Enhance your confidence and skills in medical and healthcare education, supervision, and assessment.
- Tailor your study to suit your healthcare context, educator role and career aspirations.
- Online delivery means you can fit your studies around your work and other commitments.
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Level: Postgraduate, Level 7
Delivery: Online
Study mode: Part time
Duration: One semester (approx. 13 weeks)
Module code (if applicable): M4104
Campus: Online
Start date: April
On successful completion, you will be able to:
- Explain the key principles of good assessment design
- Critically evaluate instruments to assess knowledge, skills and competencies
- Critique a range of assessment formats in relation to different purposes
- Demonstrate standard setting techniques
Accreditations
- The MSc/PGDip/PGCert Medical Education and its modules are accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators. To qualify for full membership, three modules (including two from MB4105, MB4102, MB4104 & MB4123) will need to have been undertaken.
- The centre is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons, a professional membership organisation and registered charity which exists to advance patient care. The Royal College of Surgeons of England, registered charity number 212808.
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This course is based in the School of Medicine and Dentistry
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