Course overview
Course Description:
Critically examine the concept and process of clinical supervision including supervisory relationship issues and various models and theories of clinical supervision.
The programme(s) this module can be linked to/contribute towards:
PG Cert / MSc Health and Medical Education
Assessment Details:
5000 words written assessment.
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge and Understanding
Successful students will typically:
- Critically examine the role of clinical supervision in medical and health settings focusing on the social, cultural and ethical implications in practice.
- Critically explore the various models of supervision, their evidence base and their impact on practice.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the complexities inherent in the supervisory relationship, focusing particularly on confidentiality and risk management.
- Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge and understanding of clinical supervision.
- Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of the social, cultural and ethical frameworks of supervisory frameworks.
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills
Successful students will typically:
- Differentiate between effective communication strategies and consultation skills to be employed with those they supervise in a range of settings.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and model ethical and professional practice in relation to their roles as a clinical supervisor.
- Operate as an effective clinical supervisor.
- Able to clarify roles and responsibilities, handle conflicting agendas and opinions and reflect on, identify and solve intellectual and professional problems using the full range of learning and professional resources available.
- Provide insightful guidance to colleagues on professional issues in order to improve practice.
- Provide insightful guidance to colleagues on professional issues in order to improve the practice of clinical supervision.
This module can contribute to the following programme(s)
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Funding
The price quoted above is for a 30 credit module in the 2025/26 academic year and applies to students who are assessed as Home fee payers ONLY. Fees will differ for students assessed as Overseas fee payers. Fee assessment decisions follow UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) guidance, which is based on UK law and government regulations. Further information on who will pay Home or Overseas tuition fees can be found here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees
Once confirmed, a student’s fee status will normally remain the same for the duration of their course. However, information regarding fee reassessment is available here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees#FeeReassessment
Eligible students may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Student Loan. Please note that to access this funding, you must enrol on the full MSc programme; funding is not available for individual modules or interim awards (for example, a Postgraduate Diploma). Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
Further details, including tuition fee amounts, fee policy and payment deadlines, can be found here : https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/fees-and-finance-policy-documents
If you require further information or have any questions regarding fees, please contact: cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk
Why choose HERTS?
Excellent sector connections: we have extensive links with eight NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in Hertfordshire.
Links with over 98 NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in East Anglia and London regions.
Flexibility: we provide flexible study options to ensure you can fit CPD study around your busy professional and personal lives.
Location: the main University of Hertfordshire campus is 25 minutes from London with easy access by both road and rail services.
Course details
Course leader
Ms Yasmin Khatib <y.khatib@herts.ac.uk>
Administrator
Vanessa Bysouth
Telephone
01707 284800
Course delivery
Blended
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