Explore key themes of transition to practice such as:

Reporting concerns
Taking responsibility for your own practice, ongoing professional development and self-reflection
Interview techniques, CV writing and maintaining professional registration
Mentorship/ Preceptorship
Teaching, learning and educational theories
Supervision and practice education
Within this module theoretical models of learning and teaching will be covered, and discussions will be held on what makes a good mentor reflecting on previous experiences
Other topics covered within this module will be mentoring/coaching/buddying, the use of direct and indirect supervision, how to support failing students and coping with challenging student behaviours

Support will be given on how to assess and provide feedback in practice, alongside education on assessment of learning needs, self and others, preceptorship, practice supervisor/educator roles, responsibilities, and training.

For support with the teaching and education within this module, educational taxonomies will be visited alongside an understanding of a peer review and lesson planning.

You will naturally draw upon your own experiences in the practice placement environment and throughout the rest of this course. This module will also prepare you practically for transition to a qualified professional, considering self-progression with interview techniques and how to apply HCPC guidance as a registrant and what to expect in first few weeks and months as a newly qualified practitioner.

Assessment 1
Weighting: 0% (Pass/Fail)

Produce a CV including a personal statement.

Assessment 2
Weighting 100%

2000-word reflective essay or 25-minute professional conversation and lesson plan.

You will reflect upon the feedback received on your teaching session, with justification of choices made and any adaptions that would occur if this session were to be taught again. In doing so you will analyse theories of teaching and how these are utilised within your session. You must include your lesson plan.

All teaching sessions must be under the supervision of the course team or your practice supervisor or educator to maintain safety and accuracy of taught content.

You will have the opportunity to choose the format of your assessment, either as a written reflective assignment or a professional discussion. You will be expected to submit your appendices for either choice.

Rationale: This assessment ensures you can develop and deliver a mini teaching session, reflect upon the teaching experience linking to contemporary educational theory.

Learning strategies for this module will include a mixture of lectures, presentations, pre-recorded materials, peer review, micro teach and independent learning.

1. Critically analyse educational theories in the context of Operating Department Practice.

Knowledge & Understanding

2. Critically reflect on your role as a future HCPC registrant, including the training, supervision and mentoring of others.

Communication
Reflection

3. Consistently demonstrate the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours essential for effective transition into employment and successful registration with the HCPC.

Personal Development & Entrepreneurship

Library resources
Access to Virtual Learning Environment
Classrooms

Petty, G. (2018) How to teach even better : an evidence-based approach. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Petty, G. (2014) Teaching today: a practical guide. 5th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Peate, I. (2018) ‘Failing to fail’, British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing), 27(7), pp. 355–355. Available at: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2018.27.7.355.

Health & Care Professions Council (2024) Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics [Online]. Available from:

https://www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/standards-of-conduct-performance-and-ethics/

Health & Care Professions Council (2023) The standards of proficiency for operating department practitioners[online]. Available from: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/standards-of-proficiency/operating-department-practitioners/

This module will assist in the transition from student to qualified Allied Health Professional. Undertaking this module will equip you with the skills to support and assess Allied Health students. It will also provide you with the skills to recognise your own learning and teaching style and the impact this has on you as a future Practice Educator. You will explore key themes of transition to becoming a registered professional and consider the professional responsibility you have towards yourself, colleagues, service users and the general public. You will also undertake practical preparation for employment and ongoing professional development.