Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor preparation study day

Day 1 is an e-learning day equivalent to 7.5 hours CPD.
 
Day 1 consists of the following modules from the Pan London Practice Learning Group (PLPLG) resources:

• Understanding students
• Roles and responsibilities
• Assessing learning needs
• Assessing learning in practice
• Raising concerns
• Giving feedback
• Coaching skills

* The certificates are only available at the time of completing the module. They are not saved, so please print the certificate at the end of each module; screen shot or save as pdf.

Day 2 is a virtual learning day, using a blended learning approach including, Powerpoint, discussions, group work, activities, and a quiz.

The session runs from 9am to 3pm.

The Powerpoint presentations and activity sheets to use on the day can be found here.

Teams link will be sent with before the event.

We look forward to meeting with you on Day 2.

If you have any queries, please email me  Nora cooper at n.cooper@mdx.ac.uk or Pam Hodge at p.hodge@mdx.ac.uk.

Study days for 2025: 14/5/2025, 4/6/2025, 8/7/2025.

Course content

The overall aim of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is to improve the quality of a person's life and the people around them.

By the end of the session, participants should be able to:

1. Define PBS including: (i) 6 key principles of PBS; (ii) PBS person-centred framework and its overarching values (inclusion, choice, participation, and equality of opportunity)
2. Develop understanding that PBS consists of a blend of person-centred values and is based on behavioural science and to apply this evidence to inform decision-making in practice
3. Exam knowledge that enhancing a person`s life quality can minimise problem behaviour
4. Describe good positive behaviour and how teaching new skills is linked to positive behaviour and how to create a positive behaviour support plan

Learning and teaching

Study mode: Synchronous online delivery via virtual classroom using one of the following web-based learning and teaching platforms (e.g. MS teams, Kaltura new row, Adobe Connect).

Fees and funding

There are several funding options available:

• Receiving course fees via CPPD contracts between NHS trusts and Middlesex University
• Paying your fees. This course is £120
• Sponsorship by your employer.

For more information on these options, including fee rates for self-funding/employer-sponsored students, please visit our dedicated funding page.

How to apply

To apply for this course, please email our NHS study days team.