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Health Professions Education

Instructor-led

Professional Certificate in Students' Assessment in Health Professions Education

PROFICIENT IN ASSESSMENT — master valid, reliable, and fair assessment methods, item analysis, workplace-based assessment, and constructive feedback.

In-depth mastery of assessment theories, test construction, item analysis, and workplace-based observation. Design valid, reliable, and fair assessment instruments that support learner development and meet international professional standards.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME), UK

Overview

Assessment plays a critical role in evaluating learners' competencies, guiding instructional decisions, and ensuring high-quality healthcare education. Across five modules, learners explore written test design (MCQs, SAQs), OSCEs, workplace-based direct observation, psychometric item analysis, and assessment of professionalism — practical tools that can be used immediately.

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate the principles and theories underlying assessment in health professions education.
  • Design and implement a variety of assessment methods (MCQs, SAQs, OSCEs, WBAs) appropriate for health professions learners.
  • Analyze assessment data and psychometrics to give meaningful feedback and guide learners' progress.
  • Apply evidence-based practices to ensure the validity, reliability, feasibility, and fairness of assessment.

Course structure

Introduction to Assessment in HPE

  • Principles, theories, characteristics of good assessment, ethics

Formative Assessment Strategies and Feedback

  • Constructive feedback and self-regulated learning

Assessment Methods

  • Written tests, OSCEs, item analysis and psychometrics

Workplace-Based Assessment

  • Direct observation, multi-source feedback, portfolios

Assessment for Professionalism and Interpersonal Skills

  • Professional identity and remediation of lapses

How you're assessed

Assessment Portfolio (50%) and Reflective Essay (50%), plus forum participation and module exercises.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME), UK, and mapped to AoME Professional Standards Domain 3 (Assessment of Learning). Certificate issued by Avicenna Health Institute. Graduates can apply for AoME Membership (MAcadMEd) through the fast-track pathway, which waives the CPD and peer-review sections.

Who it's for

Health professions educators and clinical instructors

Clinicians and residency supervisors involved in trainee evaluation

Assessment committee members and academic leaders

Postgraduate students in health professions education

Entry requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, or related health sciences
  • Involvement or interest in teaching or assessing healthcare learners
  • Professional-level English

Instructors

Dr. Mohamed Elhassan Abdalla

MBBS, MHPE, PhD, FAcadMEd
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, University of Limerick, Ireland. Global leader in health professions education and social accountability.

How enrolment works

Register and pay here on the website.

Our academic team verifies your payment and enrols you in HILMS, our course platform.

You'll hear from us within 24 hours or the next business day.

Fees

$300

(portal access, live instruction, assessment toolkits, digital certificate) · Group/institutional discounts available

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Next cohort

Rolling monthly starts · Registration open

Duration

3 months (up to 12 months to complete)

Delivery

Online blended — live Zoom sessions + self-paced Moodle/Articulate modules · Bi-weekly live webinars (recorded)

Credit hours

Non-credit

Language

English

Weekly Commitment

~6–8 hours

Modules

5

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FAQs

Do I need prior experience in psychometrics?

No. Item analysis, validity and reliability are introduced step by step.

Can I take modules separately?

Yes. Each module earns a certificate of attendance, or complete all five for the full certificate.

How does AoME fast-track membership work?

Graduates skip the standard peer review and CPD submission steps when applying for MAcadMEd.