Near Me to support student learning

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Near Me video consultations is used to enable health, social care and social work students across a variety of academic institutions to achieve their learning outcomes.

Getting started

Students use Near Me to join practitioners seeing people during in person consultations to take part in "authentic conversations". Students also interact with "volunteers"  during consultation scenarios using Near Me. Practice based learning opportunities are also undertaken during the "remote" elements of a student placement.

Useful resources

Using Near Me in Educational Programmes infographic for using Near Me to increase digital capability and capacity in educational programmes.

Guidance for Practice-Based Learning Placement Using Near Me guide to support trainees participate in placements and remote clinical consultations using Near Me providing a high-quality practice learning environment and experience for trainees undertaking these activities.

Near Me Learning Resources quick tour where you can find out about Near Me and how to use it.

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If you require help setting up Near Me to support student's learning then contact the Near Me Team at nss.nearme@nhs.scot

National VC Team at vc.support@nhs.scot