ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR APPROVED PRACTICAL TRAINING IN THE
FACULTIES OF WELFARE AND HEALTH CARE
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The assessment criteria reflect the student’s ability to combine theory and practice
The required competence level varies at different stages of the studies
Self-development
The student is able to assess his or her competence and define development needs, when given
guidance and feedback.
A performance is approved when the student is able to
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identify his or her own needs for learning
identify his or her strengths and weaknesses, when given feedback
set realistic personal goals
carry out a self-assessment
The student is able to take responsibility for his or her own professional growth, when given
guidance.
A performance is approved when the student
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is motivated and shows interest in learning and in the clinical placement
the student’s own initiative develops during the placement
The student is capable of co-learning and sharing knowledge at work
A performance is approved when the student is able to
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give or receive feedback and to learn from the feedback
The student is able to act in changing situations and to identify and make use of different
learning and operational possibilities, when given guidance and feedback.
A performance is approved when the student is able to
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show initiative and act in a flexible way
The student is able to plan, organize and develop his or her work, when given guidance.
A performance is approved when the student obtains the goals set for clinical practice.
Ethical Competence
The student is able to apply the professional value basis and ethical principles into practice.
A performance is approved when the student is able to
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respect confidentiality
act and behave in a reliable way
act in a professional way with no severe deficits
take into consideration the patient’s/client’s safety
The student takes responsibility for his or her actions and acts according to the operational
principles of the clinical placement.
A performance is approved when the student
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follows the rules and agreements of the clinical placement
is committed to clinical practice
follows the operational principles in the placement
is able to act independently in the clinical placement
The student takes others into consideration
A performance is approved when the student is able to
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treat others individually and with respect
Communication and Interaction Skills
The student is able to communicate orally, visually or in writing, when given guidance.
A performance is approved when the student is able to
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report orally and in writing
make accurate and appropriate recordings
give oral reports in an appropriate and accurate way
The student is able to communicate and interact in professional situations, when given
support.
A performance is approved when the student is able to
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communicate and interact in professional situations
use appropriate and professional language
listen to others in a variety of situations
The student is able to work with others in different types of groups and multidisciplinary
teams.
A performance is approved when the student is able to
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and willing to co-operate
work in a multidisciplinary team
Development Competence
The student has adopted an initiative approach to work and these skills have developed
during the clinical practice.
The student has developed problem-solving or decision-making skills.
The student is able to identify the principles of effectiveness and client-centred approach.
The student has developed entrepreneurial skills.
Internationality
The student learns to understand cultural diversity and is able to co-operate with people from
various cultural backgrounds, when given guidance.
A performance is approved when the student
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is able to and willing to work with people from various cultural backgrounds
Professional Competence in Different Degree Programmes
The student has adequate professional skills and knowledge basis of his or her field of study.
A performance is approved when the student is able to
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manifest adequate and structured knowledge basis with regard to the phase of studies
show adequate professional, degree-based skills with regard to the phase of studies and to
develop these skills during the clinical placement
act and use methods in an accurate way in most situations
interact in a client-oriented, goal-oriented and client-centred way with the patients/clients,
family and community.
teach and guide a variety of patients/clients, their relatives and significant others, groups and
communities and develop these skills during the clinical placement.