The aim of this course is to prepare students for their future role as practice mentors for junior students. As registered practitioners, they will have a responsibility

for monitoring and assessing students’ progress within the practice area. Content of this course will include; role of mentor in student learning and support, process of

continuous assessment of practice, range and level of competence expected at each stage of learning, identification of learning needs for students and resources, staff support,

skills of formative and summative assessments.