Capstone assessments are an integral part of validating your learning and ensuring you have a strong grasp of the skills covered in your Skill Track. This guide answers all the key questions about completing capstone assessments, including claiming Continuing Professional Development (CPD), accessing the assessment and grading policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a capstone assessment?
- A capstone assessment is a comprehensive evaluation designed to test your understanding of the material covered in your Skill Track. It validates the knowledge and skills you’ve gained, ensuring you’re ready to apply them in practice.
- The assessment is aligned with the learning outcomes of the Skill Track and is a mandatory step to receive your Certificate of Accomplishment.
2. How do I access the capstone assessment?
- Once you’ve completed all learning content in the Skill Track, you’ll be manually enrolled in the capstone assessment on Synap, a third-party online assessment platform.
- You will be sent an email from Ausmed via Synap no-reply@synap.ac within one to two business days with instructions and a link to access your assessment. Be sure to check your inbox, as well as your spam/junk folder, for this email.
- If you haven’t received the enrolment confirmation within the expected timeframe, please contact support@ausmed.com.au for assistance.
3. How long do I have to complete the capstone assessment?
- You have 30 days to complete the assessment from the date your enrolment is confirmed. If you do not complete the assessment within this time frame, you may need to contact support@ausmed.com to request re-enrolment.
- We recommend completing the assessment as soon as possible to ensure your knowledge is fresh and you receive your Certificate of Accomplishment promptly.
- Important: The assessment must be completed in a single session, as progress cannot be saved. Ensure you allocate enough uninterrupted time to complete it in one sitting.
4. Can I claim CPD without completing the capstone assessment?
- Yes, the time you spend completing the learning resources in the Skill Track will still count towards your CPD, even if you do not finish the capstone assessment. Make sure to log the time accurately and in accordance with the requirements of your professional body
5. Can I claim CPD for the capstone assessment?
- Yes, the time you spend completing the capstone assessment can be claimed as CPD. Make sure to log the time accurately and in accordance with the requirements of your professional body. The assessment is designed to validate your learning, making it a valuable CPD activity.
6. How is the capstone assessment graded?
- The capstone assessment is graded on a pass/fail basis. Each question is designed to be automatically graded, ensuring consistent and fair results for every participant.
- Synap uses grading rubrics developed by Ausmed's education team to evaluate your answers.
- These rubrics are carefully aligned with the learning outcomes of the Skill Track to accurately assess your understanding of the material.
7. What happens if I fail the capstone assessment?
- If you don’t pass the capstone assessment on your first attempt, don’t worry—you’ll have the chance to retake it after a seven-day waiting period. This gives you time to review the Skill Track content and better prepare.
- If you don’t pass with your second attempt, you’ll need to wait six weeks before you can re-enroll in the Skill Track.
- This policy ensures everyone has adequate time to reflect and refine their understanding while maintaining the integrity of the learning process.
8. Will I be able to review my results following completion of the capstone assessment?
- When you successfully complete the capstone assessment, you’ll receive your Certificate of Accomplishment by email within one to two hours.
- Important: We don’t provide detailed feedback or a breakdown of your results, whether you pass or fail. This helps protect the confidentiality of the assessment and ensures fairness for all participants.
- Rest assured, if you don’t pass, you’ll still have the opportunity to retake the assessment as outlined above.
9. I experienced technical difficulties while attempting the assessment and couldn’t proceed. Who do I go to for help?
- If you encounter an issue preventing you from proceeding with your assessment, please contact Ausmed’s support team at support@ausmed.com.au who will assist you in resolving the issue.
10. I’ve noticed an issue with one of the questions in the capstone assessment. How do I report this, and how will it be addressed?
- If you encounter an issue with a question during the assessment, use the flagging function in Synap to report it. You can find detailed instructions on how to flag a question in this Synap guide .
- Once flagged, the issue will be escalated to Ausmed’s support team for review. If the concern is significant, it will be forwarded to the Education team for resolution.