What is an Episode of Care?

Episodes of care are holistic assessments which enable you to demonstrate your progression across a number of platforms. Effective communication and relationship management skills underpin all aspects of care. This assessment must be completed by the practice assessor.

Along with your practice supervisor / practice assessor you will identify an appropriate episode of direct care to meet the required learning outcomes.

You will carry out 2 separate episodes of care. You need to pass both assessments to progress.

Following the episode of care you will reflect upon the experience. The practice assessor will document if you met the relevant proficiencies.

Episode of Care (1 - Part 2)

The practice assessor and student will identify an appropriate episode of direct care involving meeting the needs of a group of people receiving care or in caring for an individual with complex health care needs. Within this episode students should demonstrate skills to undertake a comprehensive assessment and understanding of commonly encountered presentations. Professionalism underpins all aspects of the students' performance.

The Learning Outcomes which need to be met in this Episode of Care are as below.

Episode of Care (2 - Part 2)

The practice assessor and student will identify an appropriate episode of direct care involving caring for people with increasing complex health and social care needs (may be a single or a group of individuals depending on the care environment). Professionalism underpins all aspects of the student's performance.

The Learning Outcomes which need to be met in this Episode of Care are as below.

Please review the screencast which navigates and discusses the Episodes of Care for Part 2