Assessment method

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. The assessment requirements of the programme and each module are designed to reflect assessments that are authentic and relevant to todays health professional. 7100NPAPP - Independent and Supplementary Prescribing The assessment for this module meets the validated requirements of the NMC and HCPC for registration as a prescriber. Students will be assessed using a pharmacology and law examination (pass mark 80%), portfolio (pass mark 50%), a clinical assessment document (Pass or Fail) and a numeracy examination (Pass or Fail with 100% required for a pass to be recorded). Their portfolio will incorporate reflections (One reflection on a clinical case, will be graded using level 7 criteria), a personal formulary, a log of practice hours and their learning needs assessment. Their clinical assessment document to demonstrate their achievement of the RPS Competency Framework (Pass or Fail). 7002NAPPG - Clinical Assessment and Decision Making The assessment for this module is across two elements that are designed to reflect in practice and simulated practice knowledge, skills and abilities. Assessment item 1 (practical exam) all elements within the exam must be passed to pass the assessment overall. Should the student fail one or more elements of the assessment then the student will fail overall and must refer all components again. Assessment item 2 (Competency) at least 4 of the MiniCEx must be submitted in order to achieve a pass. Should the student fail to submit or submit less than 4 then a fail mark will be recorded. 7008NAPPG - Applied Pathophysiology Assessment of this module is through a written examination undertaken over 2 hours which is facilitated through the use of a computer and VLE software and is taken within the LJMU premises.