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Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor and Practice Educator Training
Practice Supervisor
This course is for any practitioner wishing to support NMC registrant learners within the practice learning environment. You will support learners by providing learning opportunities, supervision and will liaise with their practice assessor for assessment.
Practice Assessor
(Practice Assessor training cannot be undertaken as a standalone module; Practice Supervisor training must be completed first)
This course is for any practitioner wishing to oversee the assessment of NMC registrant learners. The role involves observing learners in the practice learning environment, curating feedback from Practice supervisors and liaising with Academic Assessors from the learners Higher Education Provider.
Practice Educator
This course is for HCPC registrants wishing to support and assess HCPC learners within the practice learning environment. Educators must be registered on the same part of the HCPC register as those of the learners they are assessing. This course meets the NMC Practice Supervisor standards and allows HCPC‑registered staff supporting nursing students on placement to undertake the Practice Supervisor role, contributing evidence to the Practice Assessor regarding the student’s learning while under their supervision.
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Course Enrolment
To access these courses, visit our online learning platform and create an account by clicking 'Sign Up' (top right). Once you've created your account visit the course catalogue and click 'Enrol Now' on a course. You will then be able to access that course from 'My Dashboard'. Please also see the Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor, Practice Educator Online Training Resources.
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Practice Education Update Training
An engaging update session designed to support staff involved in practice learning and student supervision. This session is intended as a refresher and update for professionals who have previously completed Practice Educator, Practice Assessor, or Practice Supervisor training (at UEA or another organisation). It supports participants to keep knowledge and skills current and aligned with NMC and HCPC standards.
The session is interactive and includes scenario-based learning. It is structured around four core themes:
Professional Standards & Governance
Key NMC and HCPC responsibilities for practice supervisors and assessors
Maintaining safe, high-quality placements through clear roles and governance
Effective Learning Environments
Creating inclusive, supportive learning environments with appropriate professional boundaries
Using emotional intelligence, awareness of bias, and flexible supervision models
Facilitating Learning & Assessment
Applying learning principles, setting learning outcomes, and giving effective feedback
Conducting assessments and supporting learners, including those at risk of difficulty
Managing Concerns
Identifying issues early and escalating concerns appropriately
Overview of fitness to practise, appeals, complaints, and available support
Who Should Attend?
This session is suitable for professionals involved in supervising or assessing learners in clinical or practice settings, including:
Registered NMC or HCPC professionals
Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors
Practice Educators
Team leaders and managers supporting learners
Optional Add-on: PebblePad Training
An optional 1-hour PebblePad session following the Practice Education Update.
Introduction to key PebblePad features
Guidance on getting started and using PebblePad with students
Duration & Delivery
Practice Education Update: 3 hours
Optional PebblePad Training: 1 hour
Delivery: Online webinar
To register, please click on the links below. Separate registration is required for the Practice Education Update and PebblePad sessions.
Practice Education Update Training Registration
This session will provide overview of the PebblePad platform and key functionality, including the use for online practice assessment documents. This session is open to both MNA and AHP professionals.
This flexible session can be taken alongside the Practice Education Update training or booked separately as a standalone PebblePad session.
Practice Education Update Training, 24 April, 09:30-12:30
Practice Education Update Training, 21 May, 13:00-16:00
Practice Education Update Training, 16 June, 09:00-12:00
Practice Education Update Training, 17 July, 13:00-16:00
Practice Education Update Training, 30 July, 09:30-12:30
Practice Education Update Training, 12 Aug, 13:00-16:00
Practice Education Update Training, 10 Sep, 09:30-12:30
Practice Education Update Training, 30 Sep, 13:00-16:00
Practice Education Update Training, 15 Oct, 09:30-12:30
Practice Education Update Training, 13 Nov, 09:30-12:30
Practice Education Update Training, 8 Dec, 13:00-16:00
PebblePad Training Registration
Introduction to PebblePad 21 May, 16:00-17:00
Introduction to PebblePad 16 June, 12:00-13:00
Introduction to PebblePad 17 July, 16:00-17:00
Introduction to PebblePad, 30 July, 12:30-13:30
Introduction to PebblePad, 12 Aug, 16:00-17:00
Introduction to PebblePad, 10 Sep, 12:30-13:30
Introduction to PebblePad, 30 Sep, 16:00-17:00
Introduction to PebblePad, 15 Oct, 12:30-13:30
Introduction to PebblePad, 13 Nov, 12:30-13:30
Introduction to PebblePad, 8 Dec, 16:00-17:00.
Access PebblePad Training Online
If you are unable to make any of the scheduled sessions, you can also access a recording of a session, which was recorded with the consent of participants.
When you click to watch the recording, you will be asked to complete the record form so that the completion of this course can be shared with your Employing Organisation.