The °µÍø½ûÇø is pleased to offer this course at a reduced rate. Please note the fees may be subject to change.
°µÍø½ûÇø member - Trainee as well as SAS Doctor, Nurses, AHPs: £115
°µÍø½ûÇø member - Consultant: £145
Non-°µÍø½ûÇø member: £210
Course description
This one-day course will be delivered online and will provide you with a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of educational supervision, focusing on:
- Recognising a trainee who needs support
- Gathering information to define a problem
- Benefits of longitudinal supervision
- Giving feedback
- Reflecting on your practice
Course aim
The study day will develop your skills, knowledge and confidence as an effective educational supervisor and meets the GMC’s training requirements for supervisors.
Every doctor who is an educational supervisor should do this course, it provides the competency and confidence required to supervise and guide trainees appropriately.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the role and requirements of an educational supervisor, and describe how this differs from clinical supervision
- Prepare and conduct an effective educational supervision sessions for trainees
- Effectively employ a range of formative and summative °µÍø½ûÇø assessments.
- Evaluate evidence within the °µÍø½ûÇø ePortfolio to assess whether this meets the requirements of the relevant °µÍø½ûÇø Progress+ syllabus.
- Assess trainees’ learning needs using the °µÍø½ûÇø Progress+ curriculum and assessment strategy
- Identify when and why a doctor in training might benefit from support and how to provide support or access additional support.
- Employ appropriate techniques for giving feedback constructively to doctors in training.
- Recognise the importance of promoting reflective practice for both doctors in training and supervisors.
Really well structured. Good mix of delivery methods and speaker experience shone through.
Target audience
It is suitable for both current and aspiring educational supervisors, including those who require an update for revalidation.
- Paediatric trainees ST7 and ST8
- SAS doctors
- Consultant paediatricians
Code of conduct
Our online teaching events are designed to be welcoming, respectful and inclusive. We value the contributions of all participants and staff, and we celebrate diversity in all its forms. Discrimination, harassment or any inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated.
By joining an event, you agree to act professionally, respectfully and considerately towards others.
Read the full code of conduct for online teaching events
Course requirements
To participate in this online course, you will need access to:
- Windows or Mac Computer (laptop/desktop or tablet)
- An internet connection
- Microphone and speaker - either using the built-in microphone/speaker or a headset connected to your laptop/desktop or tablet
- Webcam - either using a built-in webcam or a separate webcam connected to your laptop/desktop or tablet.
