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PAC — Practical Assessor Course

PAC prepares registered nurses and clinical educators to assess a colleague's medication administration by direct observation in real work. It covers planning, observing against clear criteria, avoiding bias, structured feedback and factual documentation in MedSafe. Worked observation checklists and difficult situations, such as disagreement, language barriers and home care, make the training practical.

Developed with healthcare educators.

Learning outcomes

  • Explain the role and responsibilities of a practical assessor
  • Prepare and run a fair, objective practical assessment
  • Observe safe medication administration against clear criteria
  • Decide between competent and further practice needed, and give constructive feedback
  • Document the assessment in MedSafe and plan renewal
Modules
  1. 1. 1. The assessor's role and responsibility
  2. 2. 2. Preparing a practical assessment
  3. 3. 3. Observing safe medication administration
  4. 4. 4. Objective criteria and avoiding bias
  5. 5. 5. Deciding the outcome and giving feedback
  6. 6. 6. Documenting in MedSafe, renewal and follow-up
  7. 7. 7. Using an observation checklist: a worked example
  8. 8. 8. Difficult situations
  9. 9. 9. Using the MedSafe demonstration form

No CPD/SKP accreditation is claimed. A course completion record does not grant professional registration, a medication permit or verified practical competence.