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Aims and benefits of a structured approach to personal tutoring in
professional healthcare programmes
Mike McIvorLecturerDepartment of Inter-professional Health StudiesSchool of Health Science
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Aim
To offer insights into the process of
supporting cultural change in personal
tutoring in a research led university
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Structure
•Contextual background
• Structure of personal tutoring
• Supporting cultural change
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Structure for personal tutoring
Role expectations outlined
Structured approach with defined contact and
opportunities for ad hoc contact
Non-vocational vs vocational courses
Learning and professional development agenda
(LEAP)
Continuing professional development
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Students can usually expect
The same personal tutor for the duration of their courseA registered healthcare professional as their personal tutorConsideration of academic, clinical and personal development as appropriateReasonable access to personal tutor if there is a specific problemTo be referred to sources of support where appropriate
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Resources available
Student support services
Access to support services from Carmarthen Campus
Role of student officer
Contact with Programme Manager
Access to School academic services -
placements, assessment issues, enrolment etc.
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Tutorial agenda
Use of self assessment and action plans – (LEAP & All Wales FFP Nursing & Midwifery clinical documentation)Preparation for /collation of documentation following clinical placementsUse of portfolio to consider personal and professional developmentSmall group reflection with other personal students of tutor in same cohort.
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Evolving as a personal tutor
Knowledge of course structure
Knowledge of assessment requirements
- theory
- clinical practice
Balancing administration requirements with teaching,
research and clinical requirements of the role
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Support for personal tutors
Signposting to relevant student support information
Cohort or branch meetings to update on course
developments
Attending staff / student committees to become
apprised of current issues
Finding a mentor / source of sage counsel
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Student experiences of personal tutoring
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Summary
• Structured personal tutor support in place• Often fulfils personal and academic tutor roles• Challenges and opportunities for both student and
tutor• Reviews and monitors professional body course
requirements and can thus identify issues during the process rather than towards the end
• Hopefully prepares student for requirement for continuing professional development after registration