Gain skills to support learning in a multidisciplinary team. Explore current approaches to teaching. You can study at Level 6 or Level 7, depending on your qualifications.
This short course is for healthcare practitioners. It supports teaching and learning within clinical practice. It allows you to teach skills and knowledge to other members of a multidisciplinary team.
You can study at Level 6 or Level 7, depending on your qualifications. It's awarded as one of the following:
You'll examine current theories that support teaching and learning. These will have clear links to practice settings.
You'll review approaches to teaching in both formal and informal settings. This will help you build skills in negotiation, feedback, and professional development. You'll also learn about supervision, mentorship, and reflective practice.
The course focuses on the importance of diversity in the workforce. You'll explore current education theories. You'll look at how they link to clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice. This is both within healthcare and professional learning.
Teaching takes place on campus on a day release basis. We also expect you to engage in independent studying and work-based learning.
The course runs for 14 weeks. There are six on-campus teaching days, four directed study days, and four self-directed study days.
Assessment is a portfolio of evidence. This includes teaching evidence, resources, and critical reflections and discussions.
You must be a healthcare professional with a role requiring teaching provision.
You must also hold a Level 5 diploma (or equivalent) to study at Level 6. You need an undergraduate (Level 6) degree (or equivalent) to study at Level 7.
Employers usually meets course costs. We advise that you speak to your workforce development lead before applying.
We also accept self-funded applicants. If you'd like to explore your options, contact us at cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).
Contact our team for further information about applying for this course. Call 0191 515 3361(opens in new tab) or email cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).