This Applying Learning Theories to Support Clinical Practice Level 7 module will enable health care practitioners to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to provide sound educational experiences for learners in a clinical environment. During the course, you will develop the competence to design, plan and manage learning experiences for groups of learners or learners on a one to one basis.

This module offers a flexible method of learning to meet the educational and development needs of practitioners who are involved in teaching individual and/or groups in any public, private or voluntary health care environment.

Successful learners will typically:

• Critically analyse adult learning theory and its application to clinical training and learning
• Evaluate a range of learning styles and discuss the impact these may have on a learning session
• Discuss the use of emotional intelligence in a teaching context
• Explore a range of teaching styles to extend repertoire, using peer support and feedback
• Utilise reflective learning to explore development as an effective mentor and teacher
• Apply skills in measuring the effectiveness of teaching and facilitation