About the Supporting AHP Students programme
Practice Based Learning (PBL) is a key component of health and care training and so it is essential that PPE provides a supportive and safe learning environment for all students. In addition to clinical educators, non-registered AHP staff can play a significant role in students’ education, teaching them clinical aspects of the role and also for pastoral support.
The aim of this course is to provide non-registered AHP assistants and support staff with training to develop their understanding of student education and to develop their skills in supporting students and educators within their teams. During this course, users will learn about the student journey, from the beginning of their studies to qualification and how practice placements form part of their learning. The resource will also offer an understanding of what is expected from students during placement, how to give feedback to students and educators and how to recognise and support a student who may be struggling. By developing these skills, non-registered staff will be able to contribute to the delivery of Practice Based Learning, improving the quality and capacity of placements.
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Available modules:
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The student journey: Part 1
The student journey: Part 1
In this session you will learn about the student journey, what students learn at university compared with practice placement education and the types of placements students may experience.
Learning Objectives:
- outline the student journey from the beginning of their studies to becoming a registered practitioner, including the different training routes available
- recognise the difference between university-based learning and practice placement education
- explain the importance of practice placement education and how this type of learning fits into professional training programmes
- identify different types of placements and have an awareness of how placements can differ across different professions.
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The student journey: Part 2
The student journey: Part 2
In this session we will look at competency and professionalism and what these concepts mean to learners, educators and other team members. The session also outlines who regulates the behaviour of students and registered members of staff and what standards of behaviour exist. Finally, we will look at the transition from student to registered practitioner.
Learning Objectives:
- explain the difference between competency and professionalism, and how and where a learner will acquire these
- state the importance of your role in helping learners achieve these skills and behaviours
describe the role of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in regulating our professions and setting standards of behaviour for both students and qualified members of staff - explain why student placements are important to organisations and how they contribute to workforce planning
- outline what preceptorship and early careers support is and how it can help newly qualified allied health professionals (AHPs) as they transition from student to registered practitioner.
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Practical skills for supporting students
Practical skills for supporting students
For learners, joining a new team can be a daunting experience as they negotiate learning new skills as well as understanding work place cultures and team dynamics. In this session, we will consider how our social interactions can impact on the placement experience and how you can support the learner’s development through providing effective feedback.
Learning Objectives:
- outline different social styles and how these may affect relationships between the learner and their colleagues
- identify different types of bias and consider how to manage and overcome potential bias towards learners
- explain how we learn and respond to different types of feedback
- describe techniques for providing feedback in different situations.
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Health and Wellbeing Part 1: Resilience
Health and Wellbeing Part 1: Resilience
Any placement within the health and social care setting may be stressful for a student, and anyone working within the health and social care arena can be at risk of ‘burn out’ and have their resilience tested. In this module we look at what resilience is, and how we can help students improve their resilience and coping strategies more effectively to create a more resilient worker ready for clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
- What is resilience and the different types of resilience?
- How does resilience relate to the NHS constitution’s values of compassionate care?
- Learn about relevant models and approaches to managing stress and building resilience
- To understand what factors in the health and care arena can impact on a person’s resilience levels
- To understand what makes a resilient person and how it can be developed
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Health and Wellbeing Part 2: Why Might a Student Struggle?
Health and Wellbeing Part 2: Why Might a Student Struggle?
In this module, there will be a focus on students’ health and wellbeing, support plans and some of the potential difficulties international students may face, including cultural differences and language barriers, to develop an understanding of the wider picture to be able to support the student and wider team.
Learning Objectives
- To be able to recognise the signs of a struggling student and identify why
- Learn about students with disabilities and support plans on placement and be aware of who might require a support plan or reasonable adjustments
- To understand cultural differences and how these can impact a student’s understanding on placement
- To understand how educators can help struggling students and the role within this process
Acknowledgements
Thank you to the staff at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust and higher education institutions for working with us to produce the Supporting AHP Students course which has led to the development of this elearning programme.
- Suzanne Stainer – former Senior Occupational Therapist, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Louisa Appleyard – Advanced Clinical Practitioner, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Lucy Hamilton – Senior Occupational Therapist – University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Sam Walker – Senior Organisational Development Practitioner – University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Rebecca McEvoy – Therapy Inpatient Lead- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Amanda Parker – Head of Learning – University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Jayne Dickinson-Darcy – former Deputy Director For Education and Organisational Development – University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Claire Kinnell – Practice Learning Support Manager – University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Sue Dale – Senior Lecturer and Physiotherapy Placement Lead – Sheffield Hallam University
- Aimee France – Senior Physiotherapy Lecturer – Sheffield Hallam University
- Theresa Baxter – former Principal Lecturer in Occupational Therapy – Sheffield Hallam University
- Laura Loeber – former Physiotherapy Lecturer – University of Nottingham
- Jodie Bryant – Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy – Birmingham City University
- Andrew Gully – Deputy Head of Operating Department Practice Education – University of Leicester
- Karen Newberry – Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy – University of Derby
- Emma Orde-Powlett – former Practice Educator in Diagnostic Imaging – University of Derby
- Steve Martin – former Occupational Therapy student, University of Derby
- Claire Fordham – Professional Advisor – Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Emma Busby – Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner – Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Nadia Butt – Project and Events Officer, Council of Deans of Health
- Barbara Day – Head of Professional and Practice Development, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton.
- Rachel White – AHP Practice Learning Facilitator, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Ali Naylor – AHP Preceptorship Lead, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Carolyn Hay – Pre-registration Education Manager, Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Claire Duckett – Superintendent Radiographer, Education and Professional Development, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Meet the team
Jayne Seagrave
AHP Practice Placement Facilitator, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Natalie Matchett
AHP Practice Placement Facilitator, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Sam Patterson
AHP Practice Placement Facilitator, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Paul Chapman
National Programme Manager for AHP Programmes, Health Education England
Clair Guy
Programme Manager, HEE elearning for healthcare
Jon Collins
Project Manager, HEE elearning for healthcare
Victoria Ward
Learning Designer, HEE elearning for healthcare
Nic Anderson
Graphic Designer, HEE elearning for healthcare
Alex Drinkall
Communications and Stakeholder Lead, HEE elearning for healthcare
How to access
In order to access the Supporting AHP Students programme, you will need an elfh account. If you do not have one, then you can register by selecting the Register button below.
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Not an NHS organisation?
If you are not an NHS health or care organisation and therefore do not qualify for free access elfhHub, you may be able to access the service by creating an OpenAthens account.
To check whether or not you qualify for free access via OpenAthens, you can view the eligibility criteria and register on the ‘OpenAthens’ portal.
Registering large numbers of users
If you are a HR, IT or Practice Manager and would like to register and enrol large numbers of staff within your organisation for access onto the Supporting AHP Students programme, please contact elfh directly.
Organisations wishing to use their own LMS
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Evaluation:
We have launched a survey to ask for feedback on the Supporting AHP Students programme. If you would like to share your thoughts on the elearning and resources, please visit: https://healtheducationyh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/hee-elfh-supporting-ahp-students-programme-evaluation-surv