Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Problems and issues are analysed to reflect a purposeful and critical application of advanced theory, current knowledge and expertise in the chosen focus area.
Interventions and/or recommendations are applied to reflect purposeful and creative plans to seek solutions based theory and proven methods in the chosen field.
Application of appropriate skills, strategies and techniques are used in discussions and/or interventions in accordance with corresponding theoretical assumptions in the chosen field.
Evaluations comprehensively describe outcomes of interventions, techniques, strategies or processes in relation to the stated goals and in accordance with corresponding theoretical assumptions.
Outcomes and evaluations are critically analysed in accordance with the identified needs and issues within the chosen focus area.
Evaluations are purposefully used as the basis for planning, implementing and making recommendations.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Current literature and research are accessed, analysed and organised systematically in the chosen focus area.
Effective application of the principles of research practice are applied in the chosen focus area.
Conclusions and recommendations are justified by the use of appropriate evidence and arguments.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Clear, answerable research questions as they pertain to the discipline of Clinical Haematology are formulated.
The most appropriate methodology to address the research question(s) is identified and used.
All relevant information, including research and review articles, textbooks and guidelines are found by accessing internet databases and employing appropriate search strategies.
The relevant literature is critically evaluated and an appropriate literature review is written.
A research protocol is formulated and written.
The study is conducted, the data analysed and logical, evidence-based conclusions from the data are drawn.
The results of the research are presented and defended in an acceptable scientific format.

Integrated Assessment:
The qualification provides for both formative and summative assessments. The formative assessment will focus not only on theoretical knowledge, but also on the integration of knowledge and competencies during practical examination sessions that include clinical cases. For the purposes of this qualification’s summative assessment learners will be subjected to the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa examination (CMSA) and Fellowship in Clinical Haematology of the Colleges of Physicians and Pathologists of South Africa Exit Examinations of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa examination (CMSA). Learners will be required to write an exit examination and practical examinations, learners will also be required to engage in a research project and to submit a mini-dissertation.

The assessment approach of the qualification is based on the principles of integrated assessment since the assessment activities are focused on the different dimensions of the purpose of the qualification which is to reflect critically on theory and its application. Integrated assessment will take the form of an appropriate variety of assessments methods for example; written and oral examinations, problem-solving assignments, projects, presentations, case studies, portfolios, logbooks, clinical reports, assessment of clinical competence through simulated and clinical assessment in situ, Objective Structure Clinical Examinations (OSCE) and the successful completion of a mini-dissertation.

Assessment associated with the Clinical Haematology curriculum is undertaken within the context of the learner’s every day clinical practice. As such it is implemented within their ability of current workplace and work force issues and the needs of health service provision. Where applied competence is required, theory and practice are integrated and aligned with the level descriptors of an NQF Exit Level 9 qualification. Each module consists of both theoretical (assignments, Objective Structure Clinical Examinations (OSCAs) and tests) and clinical assessments (case studies and demonstration of clinical procedures) which challenges learners to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired and to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively. The research project challenges learners to design and critically appraise research, make sound judgments using data and information at their disposal and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences in the Clinical Haematology environment.

The Colleges of Medicine (CMSA) also requires a critical portfolio of evidence.

Three major elements are drawn together in the assessment of the experiential learning in the programme, i.e. preparation, collaboration and reflection. In addition, networking forms apart of learners’ self-assessment through discussion with peers and experts in the field. Learners will attend departmental seminars where issues of progression in their tasks and clinical practice are raised, assessed and corrective action, if needed, arranged. Learners’ involvement in their research project and the logbook and/or portfolio also serves as assessment of the experiential learning since their progress and actions are needed to close the gap between desired and actual levels of performance are reflected on and addressed.