Uses of the AHP Practice Education Framework

How the framework can be used

The framework is a guide and is not prescriptive.

AHPs and leaders of services where AHPs are employed in health, social care, education, and 3^rd sector can apply the principles and adapt to their local organisational context.

The framework can be used as follows:

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Registered and Non-Registered AHPs

Benchmark current level of practice education knowledge, skills and behaviours
Ensure AHPs are prepared for their roles in practice education
Guide PrBL professional development within the Facilitating Learning Pillar
Provide evidence for appraisal processes and HCPC audit

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Team Leads and Operational Managers

Support appraisal processes
Guide Support and Supervision conversations
Guide structured Preceptorship support
Enable a team approach and mix of skills and experience levels
Support team discussions

Group of graduates

Higher and Further Education Institutes

Inform development of content of Practice Educator Preparation sessions
Enhance student understanding of PrBL
Prepare students for Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) placements
Prepare students to contribute to Facilitating Learning and PrBL as NQPs

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Strategic leaders and PELs

Map the current landscape of PrBL
Plan the growth of capacity and capability of AHP PrBL
Evidence quality and governance aspects of AHP PrBL
Support service design, specification and job planning

How the framework can be used