Health & Social Care School of Clinical & Applied Sciences Practice Learning Team
PRACTICE EDUCATOR COURSES FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 2018-19
Placements form a vital part of a student’s education enabling them to develop their professional reasoning and learning. During placement students build their professional identity and awareness, and learn to work in conjunction with other professions and agencies. The experience gained also enables students to link theoretical knowledge, skills and values to practice.
Please find listed below the dates for the training events for physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice educators, teaching developed collaboratively between the Leeds Beckett University, university of Bradford and Huddersfield University.
PEPC PEPC Refresher APPLE
*** Please book courses direct with each University providers; ***
Practice Educator Preparation Course (PEPC) This workshop is for practitioners who are new to student placements; no previous experience is required. There is an expectation that those attending the course will go on to supervise a student on placement in the near future.
The course provides an introduction to practice education and the various models of supervision. It looks at the skills required to be an effective practice educator, as well as the roles and responsibilities of student and educator. It will explore a range of topics such as reflective practice, planning and assessment, how to support the underachieving and exceptional student and how to address challenges during the placement.
40 spaces available at each session
Date Venue Duration Wed 14th& Thur 15th Nov 2018 Leeds Beckett University 2 days
Tue 2nd & Wed 3rd July 2019 University of Huddersfield 2 days
TBC…….. University of Bradford 2 days
***ADDITONAL COURSE*** None
Practice Educator Preparation Refresher Course (PEPC Refresher) This workshop is aimed at experienced practice educators who have supervised students on placement, but would like to update and refresh their skills and knowledge in relation to supervision. The CSP suggests a refresher is done every 5 years; ideally we would like it to be reviewed and updated every 3 years. Attendees are required to have previously completed the Practice Educator Preparation Course.
The workshop will provide an update on a range of topics including: changes to practice education, completing assessment paperwork, writing learning outcomes, dealing with challenges on placement,
HSS Faculty Office\PLACEMENT UNIT\WEBSITE FOLDER\Educator Courses\ht-educatorcourses-otpt-training-programme.doc supporting students with various learning styles and various levels of achievement. There will be some group work and discussion exploring various problem-based case studies. Time will also be given to addressing issues identified by participants; suggestions for areas to be covered are welcomed.
40 spaces available at each session
Date Venue Duration Wednesday 27th February 2019 Leeds Beckett University 1 day
Thursday 27th June 2019 University of Huddersfield 1 day
TBC……… University of Bradford 1 day
APPLE Workshop
As you become more experienced as a practice educator we would strongly encourage you to apply to become an accredited educator. The Accreditation of Practice Placement Educators (APPLE) for occupational therapists is a national accreditation from the College of Occupational Therapists (COT) aimed at recognising the value of the work undertaken by practice educators. The APPLE scheme addresses the Quality Assurance Agency’s (QAA) Code of Practice on Placement Learning, and is an excellent CPD opportunity which can contribute towards evidence for your Health and Social Care Professions Council (HCPC) re-registration. You must be actively involved in supervising students on placement to apply for accreditation. Accreditation is valid for a five-year period, at the end of which it is the responsibility of the practice educator to demonstrate their continuing competence.
Please be aware that APPLE is now a BAOT member benefit only – i.e. you must be a BAOT member in order to apply for APPLE accreditation.
15 spaces available at each session
Date Venue Duration Wed 12th Sept 2018 Leeds Beckett University 1 day
Wed 15th May 2019 Leeds Beckett University 1 day
TBC……… University of Bradford Half day
SLiP
SLiP (Support for Learning in Practice) is for clinicians who are either relatively new to supporting students on placement or those who have experience but have not attended a course before. It aims to prepare registered professionals involved with the education of students to provide effective placement learning experiences. It consists of one day of ‘face to face’ contact and the equivalent of one day of e-learning independent study. The course provides skills in educating and facilitating a student to develop practice knowledge and skills in the workplace. It also prepares them to assess student competence.
Please book your place via the online store http://store.yorksj.ac.uk/
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Dates for Slip below:
Date Venue Duration CONTACT YSJ DIRECT York St John 1 day
CONTACT YSJ DIRECT York St John 1 day
How to Book For more information and to book a place on one of these sessions please complete and return the booking form found in the ‘How to Book’ section of the following link: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub/placement-information/health-and-social-care-practice-learning- team/continuous-professional-development-practice-educators/
Leeds Beckett University
Please direct any queries and all booking forms to: Physiotherapy - [email protected] Occupational Therapy [email protected]
University of Bradford
Please direct any queries and all booking forms to: Susan Jackson Occupational Therapy Lecturer & Placement Co-ordinator 01274 235124 [email protected]
York St John University
Please book your place via the online store http://store.yorksj.ac.uk/
University of Huddersfield
Please direct any queries and all booking forms to [email protected]
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