Instructors - How do I assess a student?
How do I complete an Instant Assessment for a student?
When a student has requested a clinical procedure assessment from you, if you can immediately evaluate them, proceed to the next step. If you cannot immediately evaluate, Instruct the student to send an Email Assessment request instead.
After the student has performed the clinical procedure, they will present a QR code to you. Scan the QR code using a mobile device to complete their evaluation.
On your first attempt to log in, you will be prompted to enter a verification code* that is sent to the Assessor’s email.
*After you log in with your verification code, your session stays active for 14 days. If you complete Instant Assessments each day, your session will remain active beyond this period. If you don’t complete any additional Instant Assessments during the initial 14 days, you’ll need to enter a new verification code to start a new session.
The assessment form appears. Enter your feedback and click on the appropriate level of skill using the evaluation scale below.
| Skill Level | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 assistance but with support available if needed. |
| Proficient | Performed the clinical procedure independently. Demonstrated fluidity and efficiency in procedural performance. |
| Can’t Assess | Student did not perform the clinical procedure and/or QR code was erroneously generated. |
Important to Note:
After you scan the student’s QR code, it stays active for 24 hours. If you do not complete the Instant Assessment within that time, the request expires. The student’s checklist will show that the evaluation was not finished and they will need to request a new assessment.
How do I complete an Email Assessment Request for a student?
If a student has requested an assessment from you, you will receive an email. Follow the link in the email to go directly to the assessment form. The assessment form appears.
Alternatively, to see all your assessment requests, go to the Competency Checklist course site on Canvas.
Log into Canvas and click on the VET-400cc-Cummings Clinical Competency Checklist tile on your Dashboard.
If you do not see a VET-400cc tile, click on the Courses button in the global navigation. Select All Courses and look for VET-400cc-Cummings Clinical Competency Checklist in the list.
Click on Clinical Procedure Checklist in the course navigation menu.
The Competency Checklist tool appears.
Click on the Competency Checklist link
If you have assessments to complete, a Pending Assessments button appears.
Click on the Pending Assessments button to see the list of assessments you have been asked to complete.
Click on any row to begin that assessment.
The assessment form appears.
If the student has demonstrated the clinical procedure, enter your feedback and click on the appropriate level of skill using the evaluation scale below.
| Skill Level | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 assistance but with support available if needed. |
| Proficient | Performed the clinical procedure independently. Demonstrated fluidity and efficiency in procedural performance. |
| Can’t Assess | Student did not perform the clinical procedure or the request was erroneously generated. |
The student receives an email notifying them that you have attested to their competency level. Any comments you entered will be included in the email.
If you can't assess the student, they will receive an email that you have declined to attest to their competency in this area.