Assessment of practice is the key to providing quality of care. This text demystifies the process and is an essential resource for any practitioner involved in the assessment of students of nursing in practice and health care assistants doing S/NVQs in Care. The process is equally valid for other allied health professions.

This highly practical guide to the underlying principles of assessment and mentorship focuses on outcomes and competencies as a method of ensuring fitness for practice. Exercises are included that allow readers to consolidate their understanding of the assessment process.