Learning date: 13/11/24
Learning activity: EPAD
Title of learning activity: EPAD
We set up Electronic Portfolio Assessment and Development (EPAD) account and discussed the importance of the EPAD system. The EPAD system is designed to assess student’s competencies and skills throughout their educational program.
We also discussed the upcoming external clinical placement. Year one first external placement will be commenced on 18th of November and expected to finish on 22nd of December.
During the external placement, the student must have practice assessor and practice supervisor and have their initial interview in the first week and midpoint interview by the end of the 3rd week and the final interview by the end of the 4th week.
as trainee nursing associate its essential that I understand fully how the EPAD system works. Understanding the system will assist me to be aware of the competencies and skills that I required to achieve during the external placement.
The EPAD system will enable me to document all my experiences and leaning outcomes as well as reflections and feedback on my clinical placement. It will also allow me to track and monitor my progression over time as well as improving my theory and practice experience and readiness for the nursing associate profession.
KSBs addressed
K1: Understand the Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (NMC, 2018), and how to fulfill all registration requirements
K5: Understand the meaning of resilience and emotional intelligence, and their influence on an individual’s ability to provide care
K6: Understand and apply relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements, policies, and ethical frameworks, including any mandatory reporting duties, to all areas of practice
K7: Understand the importance of courage and transparency and apply the Duty of Candour
K18: Understand and apply the principles and processes for making reasonable adjustments
K19: Know how and when to escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
K20: Know how people’s needs for safety, dignity, privacy, comfort and sleep can be met
K26: Understand where and how to seek guidance and support from others to ensure that the best interests of those receiving care are upheld
S5: Safely demonstrate evidence-based practice in all skills and procedures required for entry to the register: Standards of proficiency for nursing associates Annex A & B (NMC 2018)
S7: Communicate effectively using a range of skills and strategies with colleagues and people at all stages of life and with a range of mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural health challenges