Due to popular demand the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) is delighted to offer a bespoke professional development programme – the iHV Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor Development Programme.
The NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (NMC 2019, updated 2023) stipulate that SCPHN student health visitors are supervised and assessed by designated practice assessors and supervisors. These professionals must undertake appropriate preparation to equip them for their responsibilities of supporting and facilitating the professional development of student health visitors. They hold a critical role in ensuring that students meet the required NMC Standards of Proficiency for Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (NMC 2022), enabling them to commence professional practice safely and effectively as registered SCPHN health visitors. This bespoke programme has been developed by the iHV to support health visitors in this important role.
To prepare health visitors with knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively supervise, assess, and support the learning and professional development of SCPHN student health visitors, ensuring students meet the required proficiencies to safely and effectively begin their professional practice.
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate leadership in SCPHN health visiting practice by fostering a positive learning culture and advocating for excellence in student education and professional development.
- Apply effective supervision and assessment strategies to support the professional development of SCPHN health visitor students, ensuring safe, evidence-based, and compassionate practice.
- Facilitate meaningful learning experiences that promote reflective practice, critical thinking, and the development of professional identity in SCPHN health visitor students.
- Integrate educational theory into practice to enhance the quality of SCPHN health visiting education and contribute to the sustainability of the health visiting workforce.
🏷️ Cost: £560 (iHV Member) / £600 (Non-member)
🕒 Duration: This programme is delivered over three days
The curriculum is divided into three units delivered over three days. All units must be completed to pass the programme.
- Unit 1 – Education Leadership in SCPHN Health Visiting Practice
- Unit 2 – Assessment and Supervision in SCPHN Health Visiting Practice
- Unit 3 – SCPHN Health Visitor Education, Learning and Development in Action
👥 Suitable for: Health visitors
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