Allied health professions (AHP) learning site

This online interactive workshop and the identified self-directed learning will support those involved in AHP practice-based learning to develop their knowledge and skills in the delivery of peer assisted learning.

The workshop is delivered on Microsoft Teams and is open to allied health professionals (AHPs) and support workers who:

·       Support or are interested in supporting practice-based learning for AHP students

·       Have an interest in or would like to learn more about peer assisted learning

If you are unable to book onto a session, please contact the team at ahp.practice.ed@nes.scot.nhs.uk

This is a blended learning programme consisting of two parts: 

• Identified self-directed learning (approx.45-60 mins) 
   
• Online interactive workshop (2 hours)

We ask that in advance of the workshop participants complete four short pieces of learning highlighted below. This should take 45-60 minutes:

1. Watch peer assisted learning animation: https://vimeo.com/754325983 (3 mins)
2. Watch peer assisted learning introduction / student benefit video: https://vimeo.com/922871903 (10 mins)
3. Review the peer assisted learning guidance for practice educators: https://newsletters.nes.digital/the-ahp-practice-education-development-framework/peer-assisted-learning-pal-guidance-for-ahp-practice-educators/
4. Complete the reflective sheet: AHP PAL interactive session : points to consider and reflection | Turas | Learn

Please have your reflective sheet to hand for reference when you attend the workshop.

The pre-workshop information above is highlighted in ‘PAL training for practice educators’ section 5 of the AHP Peer Assisted Learning page on Turas: AHP Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) placements | Turas | Learn. Further information including case studies can also be found on this page.

Learning aims:
To support those involved in AHP practice-based learning to develop their knowledge and skills in the delivery of peer assisted learning.

Learning outcomes:
By the end of the session, you will be able to: 1) Discuss the benefits of a peer assisted learning placement in relation to students, practice educators, and services 2) Identify ways to prepare for and deliver a peer assisted learning placement 3) Consider how to approach challenging situations in the context of peer assisted learning

Type: Bookable course

Audience: Nursing, midwifery and allied health professions (audience); Allied health professions (audience)