Understanding Common Medical Issues
Instructor’s Guide to Assessment
Summative Assessment:
Demonstration of back safety principles, 60% or higher score on 3 out of 4 quizzes,
creation of one assessment pamphlet, handout or poster with a passing score 10/18 or
higher).
Creation of a Handout, Pamphlet and Poster Board for EAs
Session 3 - Seizure Presentation, Session 4 - Allergy Presentation, and Session 5 Diabetes Presentation
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The EA will choose one of the three options listed to be submitted one week after
completion of sessions. The EA will have their own copy of assessment criteria
in their package.
Describe the information outline and answer questions as needed.
(All information required for creating the handout, pamphlet or poster are covered
in the session presentation. EAs may use information obtained from other
sources i.e. HealthLink B.C. but should reference alternative sources).
Encourage creativity!
Assignment is due, one week following completion of presentation and can be
sent using e-mail or instructor’s choice.
Activity is marked using rubric (attached at end of this guide).
There are several web sites available to help students create
brochures/pamphlets in Microsoft Word with various types of computer operating
systems.
Understanding Common Medical Issues Activities
Creation of a Handout, Pamphlet or Poster Board for EAs
Choose ONE of the following assessment activities to be submitted within one week
of Session completion.
1. Session 3 : Seizure Presentation Activity for EAs
 Create an emergency poster for Seizure Management for the classroom:
 Ensure 5 important points are included about assisting during a seizure
that you learned during the session.
 Use 8.5” x 11” standard paper (letter size) any colour.
 Ensure your name is on it.
 Be creative, graphic and informative as this could be used for student’s
awareness of seizures in your school.
2. Session 4 : Allergy Awareness Activity for EAs
 Create a pamphlet to increase Allergy Awareness in your school:
 List the common allergies.
 Symptoms.
 Define Anaphylaxis and the reason it is a concern.
 Suggest things your community can do to keep children safe while at
school.
3. Session 5 : Diabetes Activity for EAs
 Create a one-page handout about Diabetes that could be used in your
classroom:
 List 5 things you think other students and staff MUST know about
Diabetes.
 Discuss the EAs role in Diabetes recognition and management.
Rubric for Handout, Brochure or Poster Assessment
Points Earned
Layout
Graphics/Photos
Text Size and
Color
Writing
Quality of
Information
Grammar and
Spelling
Exceeds
Expectations
3
Creatively
enhances
information.
All graphics are
engaging,
enhance text.
All text is clear
and readable; a
few changes in
size and color
enhance
understanding.
Meets
Expectations
2
Balanced,
uncluttered,
adequate white
space.
Does Not Meet
Expectations
1 or 0
Not balanced,
cluttered,
insufficient white
space.
Graphics
enhance text.
Graphics do not
enhance text.
Text is clear
and readable;
changes in size
and color
enhance
understanding.
Adequately
Well written
written and
and organized,
organized,
clear, easy to
clear,
follow.
reasonably easy
to follow.
Description is Description is
clear, complete, mostly clear,
concise and could be a little
accurate.
more concise.
One grammar
No grammar or
or spelling
spelling errors.
error.
Score
Some text is clear
and readable;
frequent changes
in size and color
do not enhance
understanding.
Poorly written and
organized,
unclear, hard to
follow.
Description is not
clear, incomplete,
not concise, not
accurate.
Many grammar
and spelling
errors.
Score: ____/18
Scoring guidelines for successful pass: 10/18 and higher is a pass
Less than 10 requires the EA to repeat the activity and re-submit within a mutually
agreed upon timeline with facilitator. If score remains below 10 after second attempt, no
further attempts will be offered.
Facilitator’s Comments:
Signature: ____________________
Date of Completion: _______________
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TRACKING SHEET
EAs Name: ____________________
Session
Date
School District #: ____________________
Facilitator
Score
Objective Met
(Y/N)
Demonstration of
Back Care
Principles
Infection Control
and Personal Care
Quiz
Seizure
Management
Quiz
Asthma/Allergies
Quiz
Diabetes Quiz
Brochure/Pamphlet
or Poster
Assessment
Summative Assessment Criteria for Certificate Award Met (Y/N) ____
Facilitator’s Comments:
Signature: ____________________
Date of Completion: _______________