Appendix 4: A guide to writing learning outcomes

Example learning outcomes

      6. Example learning outcomes

Last revised: 06 Feb 2026

Example learning outcomes

Table A4.3 provides examples of poor versus well-written learning outcomes.

Table A4.3. Poorly written versus concise learning outcomes
 
Poorly written/vague learning outcomes
 		   Concise learning outcomes
By the end of this activity, participants
will be able to:		 By the end of this activity, participants
will be able to:
Understand the different cases of cardiovascular disease (CVD) Manage the different
presentations of CVD
Ensure patients are aware of the
healthy heart diet		 Discuss the healthy heart
diet with patients
Know the lifestyle changes for heart disease prevention and further heart attacks Recommend lifestyle changes
to prevent heart disease
Learn practice team or multidisciplinary approach management of patients
with CVD		 Outline a practice team or multidisciplinary approach in managing patients with CVD
 

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