This document outlines the components and scoring of a counseling assessment for clinical medicine technicians in Tanzania. It details 7 components of the assessment: 1) attitude and preparation, 2) rapport building, 3) understanding the client, 4) discussing problems and solutions, 5) reaching an informed decision, 6) explaining choices, and 7) planning follow up. Each component is scored out of set points and has criteria for examiners to evaluate candidates on skills and attitudes demonstrated during a counseling session. The total possible score is 100 points. Examiners are to closely observe and provide general comments on each candidate's performance.
This document outlines the components and scoring of a counseling assessment for clinical medicine technicians in Tanzania. It details 7 components of the assessment: 1) attitude and preparation, 2) rapport building, 3) understanding the client, 4) discussing problems and solutions, 5) reaching an informed decision, 6) explaining choices, and 7) planning follow up. Each component is scored out of set points and has criteria for examiners to evaluate candidates on skills and attitudes demonstrated during a counseling session. The total possible score is 100 points. Examiners are to closely observe and provide general comments on each candidate's performance.
This document outlines the components and scoring of a counseling assessment for clinical medicine technicians in Tanzania. It details 7 components of the assessment: 1) attitude and preparation, 2) rapport building, 3) understanding the client, 4) discussing problems and solutions, 5) reaching an informed decision, 6) explaining choices, and 7) planning follow up. Each component is scored out of set points and has criteria for examiners to evaluate candidates on skills and attitudes demonstrated during a counseling session. The total possible score is 100 points. Examiners are to closely observe and provide general comments on each candidate's performance.
This document outlines the components and scoring of a counseling assessment for clinical medicine technicians in Tanzania. It details 7 components of the assessment: 1) attitude and preparation, 2) rapport building, 3) understanding the client, 4) discussing problems and solutions, 5) reaching an informed decision, 6) explaining choices, and 7) planning follow up. Each component is scored out of set points and has criteria for examiners to evaluate candidates on skills and attitudes demonstrated during a counseling session. The total possible score is 100 points. Examiners are to closely observe and provide general comments on each candidate's performance.
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Each Examiner is expected to observe closely the psychomotor skills and attitude being demonstrated by a particular candidate throughout the process of clinical examination
S/N Component Located Attained Total Comments
marks score section score 1 ATTITUDE AND PRE-COUNSELING PREPARATION 10 Appearance and dressing code 2 Identify client (s) of the counseling session 2 Prepare a room That ensures privacy Sitting arrangement Collect necessary materials/equipments 6 2 RAPPORT BUILDING 17 Greet the client/patient 3 Welcome the client and offer a seat 3 Introduce himself/herself and others 3 Assures confidentiality 2 Get to know the purpose of the visit 3 Seek permission from the client/patient to continue with the session 3 3 ASKS THE CLIENT/PATIENT ABOUT HER/HIMSELF 16 Asks the client/patient on personal particulars 3 Identify client’s/patient’s needs and problems/concerns 6 Obtain social and/or medical history 4 What measures has he/she tried to take in solving the problem(s) 3 DISCUSS WITH THE CLIENT/PATIENT ALL THE NECESSARY INFORMATION THAT MAY BE USED IN TACKLING THE MAIN 4 PROBLEM (S) 17 Assess client’s knowledge about the problem (s) 3 Give relevant information in relation to the main problem (including correction of misconceptions) 6 Discuss with the client/patient on the possible solution (s) 4 Respond to client’s/patient’s questions 4
Students’ Clinical Assessment Tool for Counseling Page 1
5 HELP THE CLIENT TO REACH AN INFORMED DECISION 12 Ensure client/patient understands the information being given to them 6 Ask for client’s decision 3 Ask for reasons of choosing that decision 3 6 EXPLAIN IN DETAIL ON WHATEVER THE CHOICE 21 Explain clearly what the client/patient has to do 6 Give clear and complete instructions 6 Remind the client/patient on the advantages and possible 5 disadvantages of his/ her decision Allow the client/patient to ask questions and respond 4
7 PLAN FOR FOLLOW UP VISIT 7
Plan for follow up visit or actions to be taken 3 Encourage the client/patient to return at any time if they have any concern 3 Thank the patient/client. 1
GRAND TOTAL 100
Examiner’s general comments ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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