Creating Transparent, Equitable, Student-Centered Assessments

Restructure your assessment development practices with a clear, step-by-step approach that aligns course design, learning objectives, and your exam blueprint to support fair, defensible decisions.
  • Designed for healthcare faculty (new or experienced )
  • Level: Beginner-friendly (no formal assessment experience required)
  • Total time: 2 hours (self-paced)
  • Includes: 1 video, self-assessments, journal prompts, interactive learning experiences 
Build an exam blueprint, write stronger items, and improve transparency and equity.

What's included?

  • 1 Module
  • Self-paced
  • Comprehensive
  • Interactive learning activities 
  • Certification upon completion 

Purpose

Review the purpose of formative and summative assessments. Learn practical tools and reflection prompts to redesign your assessment practices. 

Application

Through blueprint development, item writing, and assessment analysis, you will learn to design evaluations that are powerful tools for student growth. 

Course Lessons

Meet the instructor

Kim Varnado, PT, DPT, DHSc

Dr. Kimberly Varnado is a nationally recognized mentor, speaker, and educator in the field of healthcare education. With 20 years of clinical expertise and 15 years in academia, Dr. Varnado has dedicated her career to advancing professional development, mentorship, and equity-driven practices in both clinical and academic settings. She has mentored Deans, Program Directors, Department Chairs, students, and faculty nationwide, fostering leadership and innovation in healthcare education.
Patrick Jones - Course author