Students - How do I request an assessment from faculty?
Go to the Competency Checklist and navigate to the relevant competency.
See How do I navigate the Competency Checklist?
After you have completed your self-assessment of this competency (see How do I complete a self-assessment?) the Instructor button will display an email icon.
Click on the Instructor button.
Select an Assessor from the dropdown menu.
When your self-assessment of a clinical procedure is listed as Competent, ask the instructor (nurse/technician, intern, resident, or faculty member) to observe you performing the clinical procedure and if they are ready to immediately evaluate you.
- If they can immediately evaluate, follow How do I request an Instant Assessment from an instructor?
- If they cannot immediately evaluate, proceed to Step 2. How do I request an Email Assessment from an instructor?
How do I request an Instant Assessment from an instructor?
Enter any relevant comments.
4. A QR code is generated. Immediately present the QR code to the Assessor and they will use their mobile device to scan the QR code to complete their evaluation.
5. The Assessor will complete their evaluation using the following scale:
Novice
Performed the clinical procedure with continuous assistance and direct supervision.
Advanced Beginner
Performed the clinical procedure with intermittent assistance and direct supervision.
Competent
Performed the clinical procedure without direct supervision but with support available if needed.
Proficient
Performed the clinical procedure independently. Demonstrated fluidity and efficiency in procedural performance.
6. When the assessment is complete:
- the Instructor button turns green with a checkmark and a comment box if you achieve competence or proficiency for the clinical procedure.
- the Instructor button turns gray with a mail icon and a comment box if you achieve novice or advanced beginner for the clinical procedure.
7. If the assessment is incomplete, the Instructor button for the competency is yellow and an hourglass icon appears.
8. If 24 hours have passed since the QR code was generated, you must cancel the pending Instant Assessment request and start a new one. Click on the X next to the yellow Instructor button.
9. After you cancel the Instant Assessment request, the Instructor button turns gray with a mail icon. A new request for the same clinical procedure can be made How do I request an Email Assessment from faculty?
How do I request an Email Assessment from an instructor?
Procedure
When your self-assessment of a clinical procedure is listed as Competent, ask the instructor (nurse/technician, intern, resident, or faculty member) to observe you performing the clinical procedure and if they are ready to immediately evaluate you.
- If they cannot immediately evaluate, proceed to Step 2.
- If they can immediately evaluate, follow How do I request an Instant Assessment from an instructor?
The assessment request form appears. Select an Assessor from the dropdown menu and enter any relevant comments (i.e., details that would remind them about your demonstration). Click the Email Assessment button.
Once you have performed the clinical procedure, click on the Instructor button.
An assessment request email is sent to the selected Assessor that includes your comments.
The Assessor will complete their evaluation using the following scale:
Novice
Performed the clinical procedure with continuous assistance and direct supervision.
Advanced Beginner
Performed the clinical procedure with intermittent assistance and direct supervision.
Competent
Performed the clinical procedure without direct supervision but with support available if needed.
Proficient
Performed the clinical procedure independently. Demonstrated fluidity and efficiency in procedural performance.
When the assessment is complete:
- the Instructor button turns green with a checkmark and a comment box if you achieve competence or proficiency for the clinical procedure.
- the Instructor button turns gray with a mail icon and a comment box if you achieve novice or advanced beginner for the clinical procedure.
If the assessment is incomplete, the Instructor button for the competency is yellow and an hourglass icon appears.
Click on the yellow Instructor button to send a reminder or click on the X next to the yellow Instructor button to cancel your request.
