Assessment Practices Name: Institution: Course: Tutor: Date: Introduction Practical or clinical learning is important for students that aspire in the healthcare sector because it forms a critical part of their registration. Students in a healthcare setting are normally expected to meet various learning outcomes and this therefore makes assessment to be mandatory. A student in a clinical learning environment is always under supervision since work based learning is meant to help them acquire the necessary practical skills required for their profession. This article offers an analysis of the various suggestions for assessing students in a healthcare setting and provide recommendations regarding student assessment based on the analysis. Student Assessment Practices Diagnostic assessment Practice This practice is normally conducted at the beginning of a student’s placement and it involves assessing the difficulties facing individual students as well as assessment of experiences, interests, abilities and skills (Burgess & Mellis, 2015). Both formal and informal measurements are used to determine the abilities of a student. Examples of informal modes of measurement include questioning, discussions and observation while formal meas