nursing mentorship course online uk

Faculty of Health Sciences

Assessment and support for learners in Professional Practice (Mentorship)

Continuing Professional Development Individual module

Level of study

What you'll study

This course will provide you with an understanding of mentorship - within any area of professional healthcare practice. This will focus on the assessment and supervision of students in the clinical environment. Mentoring is the process of supporting people to manage their own learning, so that they may maximise their potential, develop skills and improve their performance.

The module aims to provide UK-registered healthcare professionals with the opportunity to examine the theories that underpin approaches to learning, facilitation, assessment and support in work-based settings. This will enable participants to apply their skills in practice and effectively fulfil their role as mentors/assessors in professional practice.

The module enables students to consider their role in the context of current healthcare and educational changes, whilst focusing on their own responsibilities for teaching and learning.

The module is delivered online, using the canvas virtual learning environment. Therefore, you will require access to a computer or laptop. Students will be expected to attend three online live webinars at the start, middle and end of the 12-week course.

To facilitate learning, applicants are advised to seek support in practice from an experienced mentor /assessor whom they can access for advice during the duration of the module.

This module is delivered on Tuesdays.

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Clinical placements give our students the skills, experience and support to become confident and compassionate health practitioners.

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Entry requirements

This course is available to UK applicants only.

Applicants must possess an appropriate health/allied health qualification and be qualified for at least one year. All applicants for the programme require evidence of recent academic study and/or potential to achieve level 6 outcomes.

Related courses

• Practice Teaching in Context
• Specialist Practice Teaching (Practice Teacher Programme)
• Effective Practice Teaching

Fees and funding

Home: £770 (10 credit module)

Funding may be available from your employer please check with your Line Manager or Training and Development Department.

How to apply

Apply online now .

Please read the information below before starting your application

Please ensure that you include in your application, details of the UK Professional Body (NMC, HCPC) that you are registered with, the registration number and the expiry date.

Once your application has been received, you will be asked to download a Managers Support and Study Fee form. Your manager should complete the Manager Support section and your Training and Development Department must fully complete Part B of the Study Fee form.

Please contact [email protected] with any enquiries.

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Mentorship Preparation Level 0 Module

Advance your teaching skills to the standard outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in this short course designed for a wide range of healthcare mentors. This Level is available to all applicants and successful completion enables you to become a recognised NMC Mentor without academic credits.

Designed around the 'Standard to support learning and assessment in practice' as outlined by the NMC in 2008, this course will equip you with the advanced knowledge and practical skills to enhance your mentoring practice. This course will encourage you to critically evaluate the role of the mentor, including professional accountability and how to lead learning within a changing healthcare service. Through a series of lectures and group discussions you will examine the issues that arise from mentoring learners with particular focus on how to develop innovative and creative approaches to providing an optimum learning environment.

Armed with these valuable insights and contemporary skills you will enhance your mentoring practice and career prospects for the future.

Course content

Taught by experienced practitioners and lecturers, this course will support and challenge you to enhance your mentoring practice through exploration of the following subjects:

• Concepts of mentorship
• The role of the mentor
• Professional responsibilities of the mentor
• Creating effective practice learning environment
• Facilitation of learning and leading students
• Effective working relationships with students
• Professional responsibilities of the mentors in the assessment of students
• Principles of assessment in clinical learning
• Evaluating learning
• The role of the mentor in relation to evidence based practice
• The context of care
• Introduction to the module
• Establishing effective working relationships

Day two: Self-directed study day

• Facilitation of learning
• Creating an environment for learning
• Assessment and accountability

Day four: Self-directed study day

• Evidence based practice and leadership
• Evaluation of learning and context of practice

Fees and funding

There are several funding options available:

• receiving course fees via CPPD contracts between NHS trusts and Middlesex University
• paying your own fees
• sponsorship by your employer (but not under a CPPD contract).

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

How to apply

To be eligible for this module, you must be a registered nurse/health professional for a minimum of 12 months.

Please visit our  CPD health practitioner webpage to download an application form and for more information on the application process.

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