Facilitation of education in practice
Who should attend this course?
This Facilitation of education in practice course is designed for any health professional who, as part of their day to day activities, supports, encourages and facilitates more junior staff, unqualified staff and / or students in their learning and professional development.
You should be a qualified health professional currently working in an appropriate area of practice. If you wish to undertake this as part of a postgraduate award normally a first degree is required.
The course can be taken for attendance only or for the achievement of credits.
Course content
The aim of the Facilitation of education in practice course is to develop the appropriate knowledge, understanding and skills to encourage junior, unqualified staff and / or students in their professional learning.
When you successfully complete the course you will be eligible for accreditation with your professional body (currently Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, College of Occupational Therapy and Society of Radiographers) for accredited educator status (ACE, APPLE & PEAS respectively).
Through a series of workshops you will explore theories of teaching and learning, models of supervision and learning, identifying evidence and using evidence for best effect.
If you choose the attendance only option you will be supported in order to demonstrate achievement of the relevant learning outcomes in order to apply for accreditation with your professional body.
You are expected to keep a log of your learning in the practice environment and reflect on your own performance.
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How does this course map the NHS KSF?
The Facilitation of education in practice course contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for KSF:
- Core dimensions 1, 2, 3 and 5
- Health and wellbeing 6, 7 and 8
- Information and knowledge 1 and 2
Assessment
The assessment will consist of a portfolio with associated commentary. There will also be an individual presentation to the group on an assessment day in May 2014.
Why choose this course?
How to apply
Apply for the Facilitation of education in practice course
Entry requirements...
This course is open to all qualified health professionals, currently working in an appropriate area of practice. If you wish to undertake this course as part of a postgraduate award normally a first degree is required, however there are no specific entry criteria if you are undertaking this course as a short course.
2013
| Start Date | Link |
|---|---|
| 17/03/2014 | |
| 25/11/2013 | |
| 28/10/2013 |
Course fees
Credit level for this course: Postgraduate level 7 (15 or 30 credits) / Undergraduate level 6 (15 or 30 credits).
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Contract funding for NHS staff
The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals.
If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.
Study routes
- Part Time
Locations
- University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield