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Train the Healthcare Trainer

Health Education England via FutureLearn

Overview

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Learn how to make learning stick and develop as a healthcare trainer

This informative, five-week course is based on the latest research into how adults learn. Aimed at those new to training or existing trainers who wish to update their skills, the course will be of equal benefit to those who design and facilitate classroom, simulation, online, hybrid and eLearning.

It offers evidence-based methods and techniques that participants can use to ensure learning genuinely takes place and is transferred to practice.

Discover evidence-based training techniques

On the course, you’ll explore a diverse toolkit of proven techniques; each of which is modelled as the course progresses.

The course content includes the selection and blending of methods and delivery routes to optimise the transfer of learning to practice.

Improve your planning, design and delivery skills on your journey to becoming an expert trainer

As well as offering guidance on teaching techniques, assessment and the motivation of learners, you’ll gain practical advice on dealing with nerves and unexpected challenges when training.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to set your training, whether synchronous or asynchronous, firmly in the context of ‘causing learning to happen’. You’ll incorporate training techniques which ensure that learning lasts.

Learn from training and learning experts at NHS England

The course educators are experts from NHS England. NHS England is part of the United Kingdom’s National Health Service which has developed and trained healthcare staff for over 70 years.

Free upgrade for UK NHS staff

A free upgrade for this course is available for NHS staff by registering here. This upgrade is also available free to NHS-affiliated staff. Check eligibility here

This course is suited to anyone employed in the healthcare sector who has training as all or part of their role.

Syllabus

  • How do we learn?
    • Introduction to the course
    • What is Learning?
    • How do we store knowledge and skills?
    • How has Week 1 progressed for everyone?
  • How does training support learning?
    • Introduction to Week 2
    • What does training actually do?
    • How is training tailored to suit different topics?
    • How do we ensure training does not overload learners?
    • What have you learned in Week 2?
  • What knowledge and skills do trainers need?
    • What will we be covering in Week 3?
    • Planning training: where should we begin?
    • How do trainers choose activities that support outcomes?
    • How do trainers ensure learning has taken place?
    • Doing it for real: What practical skills are required?
    • What have you learned in Week 3?
  • How do trainers make learning 'stick'?
    • Introduction to Week 4
    • How can we ensure learning lasts?
    • How do trainers ensure learners receive maximum benefit from training?
    • How can you employ your learners' imagination?
    • What have you learned in Week 4?
  • How do trainers develop from novice to expert?
    • What will we be covering in Week 5?
    • What knowledge and skills do expert trainers possess?
    • How do expert trainers ensure training is authentic?
    • How do expert trainers plan for transfer to practice?
    • What have you found most helpful in Week 5, and the course?

Taught by

Nick Napper

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