Health & Social Care School of Clinical & Applied Sciences Practice Learning Team
PRACTICE EDUCATOR COURSES FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 2019-20
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 and details for the training events for Occupational Therapy practice educators course for the Leeds Beckett 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
PEPC Date Venue Duration Occupational Therapy Course – All day on Wed 18th & Leeds Beckett University 1 & half days morning of Thursday 19th Sept 2019
Contact Huddersfield direct. University of Huddersfield 2 days
Contact Bradford direct - Thur 14th & Fri 15th Nov 2019 University of Bradford 2 days
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, 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
PEPC Refresher Date Venue Duration Occupational Therapy half day - Leeds Beckett University 1pm – 4pm Wednesday 26th February 2020 Contact Huddersfield direct. University of Huddersfield 1 day
Contact Bradford direct. 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
APPLE Date Venue Duration Wednesday 17th June 2020 Leeds Beckett University 1 day
Further information For more information please click on our course educator website link below: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub/placement-information/health-and-social-care-practice-learning- team/continuous-professional-development-practice-educators/
Please direct any queries and booking forms to: Occupational Therapy – [email protected]
Please book courses direct with each University providers as per info below:
University of Bradford Please direct any queries and all booking forms to: Dianne Williams Placements Administrator 01274 236442 [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]