Overview

The OST Assessment Blueprint shows how each learning outcome is assessed, but be aware that it is designed to be all-inclusive rather than user-friendly. (Blueprint updated July 2016 – for previous versions please contact the College.)

The second Assessment Blueprint clarifies the mapping of curriculum outcomes to Good Medical Practice.

Broadly speaking, the Learning Outcomes for each domain of clinical practice are assessed as follows:

*WpBAs: work-place based assessments

	Domain of Practice	Assessment
AER	Attitudes, Ethics & Responsibilities	WpBA rating scales
BCS	Basic & Clinical Sciences	Part 1 FRCOphth, Part 2 FRCOphth
CA	Clinical Assessment	WpBA* rating scales, Part 2 FRCOphth
C	Communication	WpBA rating scales, Part 2 FRCOphth
DMCRJ	Decision Making, Clinical Reasoning & Judgment	WpBA rating scales, Part 2 FRCOphth
HPDP	Health Promotion/Disease Prevention	WpBA rating scales, Part 2 FRCOphth
IH	Information Handling	WpBA rating scales
PI	Patient Investigation	WpBA rating scales, Part 1 FRCOphth
PM	Patient Management	WpBA rating scales, Part 2 FRCOphth
CPD	Personal Development	WpBA rating scales
PS	Practical Skills	WpBA rating scales, Part 2 FRCOphth
HS	Role in Health Service	WpBA rating scales
SS	Surgical Skills	WpBA rating scales