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Section 2a: Skill Development (pre-placement): Levels of Achievement

 
Levels of Achievement
 

 
0
 
  • Is not yet able to perform this activity satisfactorily to participate in the clinical environment
 
1
 
(Novice)
 
 
  • Is able to perform this skill under direct supervision but requires frequent prompting and assistance
  • Performance is slow and lacks co-ordination
  • Is able to identify the cognitive and affective components of the skill
  • With guidance, is able to reflect on performance and identify learning needs
 
2
(Advanced Beginner)
 
 
  • Can perform this activity satisfactorily under direct supervision but requires some prompting/assistance
  • Psychomotor dexterity is demonstrated
  • Awareness of the cognitive and affective components of the skill is demonstrated
  • With guidance, is able to reflect on performance and identify learning needs
 
3
(Safe
Practice)
 
 
  • Can perform this activity without assistance or prompting and does not require direct supervision
  • Awareness of the cognitive and affective components of the skill is demonstrated
  • Is aware of his/her limitations and seeks help and advice appropriately
  • With guidance, is able to reflect on performance to identify strengths and learning needs
 
4
 
(Competent)
 
 
  • Can perform this activity satisfactorily without assistance, prompting or direct supervision, with acceptable speed and quality of work
  • Cognitive and affective components of the skill are integrated
  • Is aware of his/her limitations and seeks help and advice appropriately
  • With guidance, is able to reflect on performance to identify strengths and learning needs
 
 
5
 
(Proficient)
 
 
 
  • Can perform this activity satisfactorily without assistance, prompting or supervision, with acceptable speed and quality of work
  • Works with initiative and adaptability to special problem situations
  • Cognitive and affective components of the skill are highly developed
  • Can supervise others in performance of this activity
  • Is able to reflect on performance independently
 
 
6
 
(Expert)
 
 
  • Psychomotor components of the skill no longer require conscious thought
  • Cognitive and affective components are highly developed and integrated
  • Performance, based on increasing knowledge & experience, is confident, efficient & responsive to situational cues
  • Can lead/teach others in performing this activity
  • Is able to guide/assist others in reflection on performance


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