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HOW WELL AM I PROGRESSING: COMPETENCY GRADUATED DESCRIPTORS TOOL FOR SELF-ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK
What is it? Who should use it? How was it developed? A guide for assessing progress in achieving professions competencies; focuses on student characteristics in early- and late-stage placements. For self-assessment (e.g. prior to or during placements) or for preceptor feedback/discussion purposes. In workshops & in Australia-wide consultations, as part of an ALTC (Australian Learning and Teaching Council) research project.
LEVEL OF SUPPORT TIME TAKEN FOR TASKS CLINICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING DEGREE OF CLIENT FOCUS
3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Minimal assistance
In the initial weeks of the placement, student discusses the tool and their self assessment and placement goals with the preceptor. Mid way through a placement, student again self assesses, using a different colour tick for each category. Preceptor separately completes tool. Discuss similarities/differences. At the end of placement, repeat steps 5,6,7 using another colour and indicator. (eg, orange crosses 7 , as indicated above)
Context details: Student Name: University and Program of Study: Placement Description: e.g. rst, nal, rural, hospital Purpose of Using Tool: (circle) Goals set by student: Overall Preceptor feedback:
Pre-placement self-assessment During placement self-assessment Post-placement self-assessment Preceptor feedback (interim) Preceptor feedback (nal) Other (indicate)
With assistance & signicant additional time: maintains condentiality . . . . . complies with laws . . . . . . . follows procedures . . . . . . . behaves professionally/ethically . . . identies own learning needs . . . reects & responds to feedback . . .
With guidance & only some additional time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . & plans for further development . . . & applies learning to advance practice
I N T E R N S H I P
Operates independently and efciently in identifying and applying relevant legal information, professional development needs and ethical dilemma aspects in routine contexts
LEVEL OF SUPPORT TIME TAKEN FOR TASKS CLINICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING DEGREE OF CLIENT FOCUS
Signicant assistance (direction) Signicant task time needed Has knowledge, little application Focused on own performance
Minimal assistance Some additional time needed Recognises aspects of problem-solving Partly client-focused, partly self-focused
Guidance (prompting, cues) Little additional time needed Information integrated & applied Mostly client-focused
Independence Prioritises effectively and time efcient Identies problem aspects and integrates Sufcient process skills for client focus
Functional Area 2: Manage work issues and interpersonal relationships in pharmacy practice
Pharmacists communicate with and provide education to individuals and groups to support optimal patient/client care and wellbeing
Developing written/oral communication skills for interacting with individuals and groups
With assistance & signicant additional time : knows and applies key principles of communication applies basic counselling protocol . . . . . . shows some awareness of client needs . . . . applies basic negotiation strategies with preceptor observes & discusses situations of conict . . . . gives presentations . . . . . . . . . . . produces accurate written records & reports . . .
With guidance & only some additional time: . . . . . . & adjusts; uses a conversational approach . . . & tailors according to individual situations . . . & can relate to other staff/health professionals . . . & uses some effective conict resolution strategies . . . . . .
I N T E R N S H I P
Effective written and oral communication skills for various groups, monitoring impact of communication and independently planning for varied cultural situations, while seeking support in cases of complexity
LEVEL OF SUPPORT TIME TAKEN FOR TASKS CLINICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING DEGREE OF CLIENT FOCUS
Signicant assistance (direction) Signicant task time needed Has knowledge, little application Focused on own performance
Minimal assistance Some additional time needed Recognises aspects of problem-solving Partly client-focused, partly self-focused
Guidance (prompting, cues) Little additional time needed Information integrated & applied Mostly client-focused
Independence Prioritises effectively and time efcient Identies problem aspects and integrates Sufcient process skills for client focus
With assistance & signicant additional time: identies & accesses relevant information . . . . . participates in client interaction using protocols provided processes records/information & identies various options recognises own limitations & seeks advice from preceptor
With guidance & only some additional time: . . . & monitors & reviews drug use . . . & adapts to client needs in identifying treatment options . . . & makes several recommendations with justication . . . . . . & identies appropriate referral pathways
I N T E R N S H I P
Can obtain patient history, review medication treatment, apply evidence-based guidelines, recommend changes. Assesses patient self-management and documents medication records, following up selected patients and also contributing to drug use trends information and reviews
LEVEL OF SUPPORT TIME TAKEN FOR TASKS CLINICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING DEGREE OF CLIENT FOCUS
Signicant assistance (direction) Signicant task time needed Has knowledge, little application Focused on own performance
Minimal assistance Some additional time needed Recognises aspects of problem-solving Partly client-focused, partly self-focused
Guidance (prompting, cues) Little additional time needed Information integrated & applied Mostly client-focused
Independence Prioritises effectively and time efcient Identies problem aspects and integrates Sufcient process skills for client focus
With assistance & signicant additional time: assesses prescription validity . . . . . . . . . . claries medication orders . . . . . . . . . . assesses appropriateness of prescribed medicines . . . follows predened systematic dispensing procedures . . carries out specic documentation tasks . . . . . . identies relevant information regarding medicines such as adverse affects, storage . . . . . . . . . . .
With guidance & only some additional time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . & provides information to patients as appropriate
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I N T E R N S H I P
Validates prescription and claries medication orders, conrming availability and considering prescribed medicine to apply systematic dispensing procedures and maintain records
LEVEL OF SUPPORT TIME TAKEN FOR TASKS CLINICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING DEGREE OF CLIENT FOCUS
Signicant assistance (direction) Signicant task time needed Has knowledge, little application Focused on own performance
Minimal assistance Some additional time needed Recognises aspects of problem-solving Partly client-focused, partly self-focused
Guidance (prompting, cues) Little additional time needed Information integrated & applied Mostly client-focused
Independence Prioritises effectively and time efcient Identies problem aspects and integrates Sufcient process skills for client focus
With assistance & signicant additional time: shows knowledge of ingredients, formulations, methods, equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . prepares and maintains documentation . . . . . . . . . . manufactures, labels & stores standard formulations . . . . . .
With guidance & only some additional time: . . . . . . . . . & modies & develops where no standard formulations exist
I N T E R N S H I P
Identies equipment needs, develops formulations and prepares products within legislative and policy requirements and documentation, with compounding principles and aseptic techniques applied, also optimising packaging, labelling and storage
LEVEL OF SUPPORT TIME TAKEN FOR TASKS CLINICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING DEGREE OF CLIENT FOCUS
Signicant assistance (direction) Signicant task time needed Has knowledge, little application Focused on own performance
Minimal assistance Some additional time needed Recognises aspects of problem-solving Partly client-focused, partly self-focused
Guidance (prompting, cues) Little additional time needed Information integrated & applied Mostly client-focused
Independence Prioritises effectively and time efcient Identies problem aspects and integrates Sufcient process skills for client focus
With assistance & signicant additional time: participates in some aspects of patient primary care interaction (e.g. smoking, weight loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . shows familiarity with primary health care information . . observes primary health care activities and provision of advice & discusses options with preceptor . . . . . . . . . develops awareness of documentation . . . . . . . . gathers relevant primary health care information . . . .
With guidance & only some additional time: . . . & conducts interviews, suggests options, takes advice and feedback . . . & suggests options . . . & participates & provides health care advice . . . & completes required documentation . . . & works on some aspects of health care information programs
I N T E R N S H I P
Time efcient and consistently carries out tasks for routine situations using client focus. Can develop plans and provide advice and participate in health promotion activities, while seeking support in unfamiliar and complex situations
LEVEL OF SUPPORT TIME TAKEN FOR TASKS CLINICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING DEGREE OF CLIENT FOCUS
Signicant assistance (direction) Signicant task time needed Has knowledge, little application Focused on own performance
Minimal assistance Some additional time needed Recognises aspects of problem-solving Partly client-focused, partly self-focused
Guidance (prompting, cues) Little additional time needed Information integrated & applied Mostly client-focused
Independence Prioritises effectively and time efcient Identies problem aspects and integrates Sufcient process skills for client focus
Developing awareness of frameworks required to ensure safe and effective patient/client care
With assistance & additional time: researches some aspects of relevant information . . . . . . . nds, evaluates, & synthesises research ndings and information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . identies needs when communicating relevant information to patients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With guidance & only some additional time: . . . . . . & assesses/integrates information & undertakes some aspects of information provision . . . & applies information in context using appropriate language & detail . . . & evaluates the evidence base of information provided
I N T E R N S H I P
Retrieve, access relevant information and assess and integrate information, apply new information within workplace situations and in assisting patient/client care and educating members of the general public
LEVEL OF SUPPORT TIME TAKEN FOR TASKS CLINICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING DEGREE OF CLIENT FOCUS
Signicant assistance (direction) Signicant task time needed Has knowledge, little application Focused on own performance
Minimal assistance Some additional time needed Recognises aspects of problem-solving Partly client-focused, partly self-focused
Guidance (prompting, cues) Little additional time needed Information integrated & applied Mostly client-focused
Independence Prioritises effectively and time efcient Identies problem aspects and integrates Sufcient process skills for client focus
With assistance & signicant additional time: has materials ready and is on time for sessions . . . . . carries out specic responsibilities reliably, respects facilities/ materials, adopts appropriate dress/behaviour . . . . . observes supervision approaches used by preceptors & others negotiates tasks & shares ideas, communicating respectfully
With guidance & only some additional time: . . . & completes tasks promptly . . . & undertakes some managements tasks, maintaining systems . . . & reects on various approaches used . . . & takes on some specic responsibilities, working cooperatively with others
I N T E R N S H I P
Independently plans and manages pharmacy resources and own time and work contribution, supporting and working collaboratively with others as appropriate and working safely and efciently to deliver quality pharmacy services within the overall health system
LEVEL OF SUPPORT TIME TAKEN FOR TASKS CLINICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING DEGREE OF CLIENT FOCUS
Signicant assistance (direction) Signicant task time needed Has knowledge, little application Focused on own performance
Minimal assistance Some additional time needed Recognises aspects of problem-solving Partly client-focused, partly self-focused
Guidance (prompting, cues) Little additional time needed Information integrated & applied Mostly client-focused
Independence Prioritises effectively and time efcient Identies problem aspects and integrates Sufcient process skills for client focus