Common Placement Assessment Form: how-to videos

The 'how to…' series of training videos is aimed at practice education teams and students throughout the UK to help them transition to using CPAF for student placements.

Each video features clear explanations of how to complete the different sections of CPAF, with examples across different areas of practice and time to pause the video to consider what this means for you when applying the theory to practice.

We recommend that you progress through the series in the order detailed below, but you can access the videos individually if required:

1. How to assess and apply the professional behaviours and responsibilities section in your practice setting
2. How to assess the learning domains section
3. How to apply the learning domains in your practice setting – personal development theme of practice
4. How to apply the learning domains in your practice setting – interpersonal skills theme of practice
5. How to apply the learning domains in your practice setting – decision making and implementation theme of practice
6. How to support the individual learner (educator resource)

1. How to assess and apply the professional behaviours and responsibilities section in your practice setting

This training video aims to develop your understanding of the assessment of this section of CPAF, explores examples of the seven key aspects of professionalism and applies this to the context of different practice settings. It also develops your understanding of what to do if there are any concerns about a learners performance on placement.

2. How to assess the learning domains section

Learn more about the terminology used in the learning domains section of CPAF, explore the three key rules for how to assess this section and discover further supporting resources.

3. How to apply the learning domains in your practice setting – personal development theme of practice

Understand more about the learning domains associated with the personal development theme of practice, explore what opportunities are available for learners in your setting to develop in this area, and discover further resources to support educators and learners.

4. How to apply the learning domains in your practice setting – interpersonal skills theme of practice

Understand more about the learning domains associated with the interpersonal skills theme of practice, explore what opportunities are available for learners in your setting to develop in this area and discover further resources to support educators and learners.

5. How to apply the learning domains in your practice setting – decision making and implementation theme of practice

Understand more about the learning domains associated with the decision making and implementation theme of practice, explore what opportunities are available for learners in your setting to develop in this area and discover further resources to support educators and learners.

6. How to support the individual learner (educator resource)

Get advice on how you can support learners.