Placement Learning Expectations
The Placement Learning Expectations document sets out general expectations of all those involved in the partnership between students, clinical staff, university lecturers, patients, service users and carers in the clinical education of health professionals.
University Subject Group Placement Lead (SGPL, Allied Health Professional (AHP) Link Tutors and Academic Adviser roles
The Health and Care Profession Council's Standards for Education and Training have been in force since June 2017, providing overarching guidance on the role of Practice Educators.
AHP Link Tutor Essential Activities - Operating Principles (PDF, 224.3KB) - explains how university link lecturers support students and placement providers who support student learning in practice.
SGPL and Link Team Essential Activities (PDF, 177.5KB) - complement and support the Link Tutor role.
Academic Adviser role. (PDF, 227.5KB)
Notes for Placement Supervisors/Mentors, Trainees' Tutors and Trainees
This document provides guidance on the assessment of practice roles of the trainee, their tutor and placement supervisors/mentors in meeting the aims of placement learning within the overall programme plan. Where 'placement supervisor' is referred to, it should be understood as including the 'mentor' where applicable.
Induction
The Induction document explains what must be included in the student's induction to the placement and the associated roles and responsibilities involved. Where 'placement supervisor' is referred to, it should be understood as including the 'mentor' where applicable.
Guidance on Maintaining Confidentiality
The GDPR Guidelines outline the different domains of information that students will need to give to clients to ensure they are properly informed on what they give consent to in relation to art psychotherapy; these guidelines can be found in the Placement Handbook. The Advice on Storing and Keeping Artworks and Clinical Notes after End of Art Therapy section of the Placement Handbook sets out the legal and professional guidelines that art therapists, and trainees, should follow. This is in addition to following the university's GDPR guidance, which can be read by visiting the Student Guidance page on this website.
Consent to Art Psychotherapy - Examples of Forms to use with Adults, and with Children and Young People
Information for Students who are returning to the course after an interruption to their studies
Please read the information for returning students on the Professional Requirements page, if your ability to attend placement has changed following time away from your course.
