Supporting and Assessing Learning in Practice Settings  CPD

The module is validated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council according to the Standards to Support Learning and Assessment in Practice (NMC 2008) as it prepares practitioners for local registration as mentors for pre-registration nursing and midwifery students. 

Course Information

Start DateStart TimeDurationCostCourse CodeApply
Monday 9 May 2011 The module runs for four days held on alternate weeks over a 10 week period. Contact CPD admissions for the latest information. NM3272 Apply Now

Eligibility

  • You must be a qualified health-care professional registered to practice in the UK.


The module requires you to be:

  • Working in a suitable practice area
  • Have a clinical mentor.

English Requirements

For those students whose first language is not English one of the
following qualifications is also required:

  • IELTS:  7.0
  • TOEFL (internet-based): 107

What will I learn?

The module will enable you to:

  • Develop skills in facilitating learning
  • Reflect upon your practice in developing others
  • Enhance your leadership skills
  • Build confidence in assessing and giving feedback on practice
  • Critically explore mentorship theory and practice
  • Assess the quality of the workplace as a learning environment
  • Develop professional accountability for practice learning outcomes. 

Teaching and Assessment

Mode of delivery Teaching methods include lectures and online activities supporting the four taught days. A significant amount of work-based learning is also required.

Assessment Assessment for the module consists of a portfolio including a reflective essay and work-place evaluation of practice as a mentor.

Funding

Funding is available through trusts.

Application Deadline:

Download an application form

Further Information

CPD Admissions
School of Health Sciences
City University London
Health Building, Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB
United Kingdom
 
T: +44 (0)20 7040 5828     
F: +44 (0)20 7040 5808
E: healthpostgrad@city.ac.uk