Description
This course is delivered via a blended learning approach consisting of five, face-to-face taught days, five hours of self-directed learning between each course day, and completion of a reflective portfolio. Evidence of completion of all components of the course will be needed as part of the GP Trainer application process.
Course Leader
Dr Andrew Tate
Course Fee
£500.00
Course Description
You may only book a place on this course if you have received an email confirmation of your place on the course.
For information on future courses please email facultydevelopment.lase@hee.nhs.uk
In order to meet the Department of Health 2020 targets for expanding the numbers of GPs working in primary care and increase training capacity, the approaches to becoming a GP educator have been revised across London.
This new training course aims to prepare general practitioners to become GP Trainers, complement learning that will take place within trainer workshops and provide further professional development for GP educators.
This course is only available to London general practitioners who:
wish to apply for approval as a GP Trainer in primary care,
achieved MRCGP at least 2 years ago.
Participants are expected to have joined their local trainer workshop by the time the course starts.
Programme Structure
The course is delivered via a blended learning approach consisting of five, face-to-face taught days, five hours of self-directed learning between each course day, and completion of a reflective portfolio. Evidence of completion of all components of the course will be needed as part of the GP Trainer application process
Course Days
The taught days will take place on the following Wednesdays (09:00 hrs-17:00 hrs):
23 January 2019, 27 February 2019, 27 March 2019, 24 April 2019 and 22 May 2019.
Important Information: It is an essential requirement that participants attend all five taught days. Should you fail to attend a course day you will not be able to continue with the programme and will lose your £500 refundable deposit.
Please ensure therefore that you can attend all five days before confirming your booking.
Programme Content
The programme will include:
Facilitating learning in the primary care setting
Developing working relationships and creating an environment for learning
Developing skills for effective supervision
Developing skills for giving and receiving effective feedback
Identifying and managing challenges with learners
Understanding the principles of assessment
Reflecting on practice and development as an educator
Introducing the role of evidence, theory and critical thinking in guiding educational practice
Guiding and supporting the development of trainees
Approaches to inter-professional education and multi-professional teamwork.
The course maps to the seven Areas of the Professional Development Framework for Educators.
Cost: The programme is free of charge however a £500 refundable deposit is required to secure your place and will be refunded once you have completed the course.