The Circle of Learning is a framework that identifies stages of learning in healthcare education and illustrates the process of going from theoretical knowledge to clinical practice. It consists of five steps:
- Knowledge acquisition is the process of acquiring knowledge through textbooks, charts, anatomical models etc.
- Skills proficiency is the process of developing psychomotor skills through repetitive practice to master practical procedures typically using task trainers and simulators. Here, checklists and skills labs play an important role. Checklists ensure objective and standardized learning of skills.