assessment of competence

An empirical basis for the clinical assessment of competence has not yet been established.

In this care, observation of a trainee's performance would not alone ensure comprehensive assessment of competence.

"He took all the responsibility for accurate diagnosis, prognosis, assessment of competence, assessment of the morality of the action.

A competence assurance system is also a key element of safe health care services provision, and we should think about common standards for the assessment of competences and skills.

For smaller firms there will be exciting new opportunities to liaise with colleges whose training facilities are being restructured as realistic working environments for the purpose of assessment of competence.

Cowan D, Wilson-Barnett J, Norman IJ (2007) A European survey of general nurses' self assessment of competence.

In order to meet the requirements of ABCTG which demand the assessment of competence in the conditions of the workplace, centres could eg. transform their classrooms into training offices.

The supervisor is meant to undertake, and not delegate, various tutorial functions, including the induction of the new house officer, regular monitoring of progress and assessment of competence, encouraging participation in educational activities, and giving careers advice.

The authors use the Wentwood case study as evidence to support their contention that scientific assessment of competence and consistent reinforcement of training by everyone charged with the welfare of the student can result in remarkable achievements in the skills of daily living.

As part of the move towards a single grade of nurse, enrolled nurses who wish and are able, are to be encouraged to convert to first level nurse status by way of a conversion course or some other approved means of study and assessment of competence.