What is Long Arm Supervision?

Long arm supervision happens where supervision is provided by an experienced clinician who is not based at the same location as the student.

• The Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered practice educator, based in a different setting, for example, healthcare, education, local authority, voluntary sector or another setting, oversees the overall placement.
• They remain responsible for the student’s learning and development throughout.
• Day-to-day supervision is provided by a designated staff member within the host organisation.
• All staff involved in the placement contribute feedback for the student’s mid-point and final assessments