School of Health and Rehabilitation

The Clinical Educators course is designed to prepare a clinician to supervise students on clinical placement. To become an educator you need to complete the following 3 days.

Day one covers:

• Learning and Teaching theories and their application in placement learning
• Negotiated Learning Agreement
• Structured learning plans
• Principles of assessment

Day 2 covers:

• A brief summary of day one
• Application of Assessment Theory
• Assessment skills and associated documentation
• Processes and procedures specific to Keele
• Completion of Specific Placement documentation
• Disability and Equal Opportunities

Day 3 - Approval session

It is designed to give new clinical educators the opportunity to discuss their experiences and share good practice with others in a similar position.  It is expected that an educator is involved in at least one student placement prior to completion of an approval session. A certificate is awarded for CPD once the course is completed.