Placement Learning Expectations
There are several documents that set out the expectations and responsibilities of all those involved in the partnership between students, clinical staff and supporting lecturers in the clinical education of physiotherapists.
The Placement Learning Expectations document sets out the general expectations and responsibilities 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.
Students are advised that they must follow their placement provider's policies and guidelines at all times while on placement.
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)
