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Assessing and implementing approved assessment procedures.

¹Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge.

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|February 18, 2011

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This reflection details designing and implementing a robust assessment for a level three midwifery module. The goal is to ensure the examination effectively develops safe and competent midwives.

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Area of Science:

Nursing and Midwifery Education
Healthcare Professional Assessment

Background:

Designing effective assessments is critical in midwifery education.
Ensuring assessments are robust is essential for developing competent practitioners.

Purpose of the Study:

To share experiences in designing and implementing a midwifery module assessment.
To provide insights into the challenges of creating robust examinations.

Main Methods:

Reflection on the design process of a level three midwifery assessment.
Implementation of the designed assessment within an educational module.

Main Results:

The process highlighted challenges in ensuring assessment robustness.
Practical insights were gained into assessment design for midwifery.

Conclusions:

Robust assessment design is paramount for producing safe and competent midwives.
Sharing experiences can aid other educators in developing effective midwifery assessments.