Resource Kits
The resource kits act as a support tool for both the Practice Educator and the student and should be used to facilitate best practice in practice education and to provide direction in the case of queries/concerns. The resource kits support the implementation of the recently designed Practice Education Handbook which includes further details on all TCD Practice Education related information. Please refer to the Practice Education Handbook for further detail.
There are two resource kits – one for practice educators and one for students. Each resource kit is divided into three distinct sections:
Practice Educator Resources
The following table outlines a list of resources that are available to support the Practice Educator throughout all stages of the Practice Education Process.
PREPARATION |
Practice Education Handbook
The Practice Education handbook is an informative and comprehensive resource which details all relevant Practice Education related information for all stakeholders. The handbook is updated on a yearly basis and is an invaluable piece of pre-reading for placement and a useful resource throughout the placement process. All resources outlined in the resource kits below are also available in the handbook. As a student or PE preparing for an upcoming placement, we advised that this is your first reference point. Please find PE handbook available here.
Practice Educator training
A variety of basic and advanced training is provided by the Trinity College Practice Education Team on a yearly basis. Information relating to same is sent to all placement sites in advance and registration operates under first come first serve basis. If you have questions relating to upcoming training, please link directly with rowelo@tcd.ie or clglesso@tcd.ie.
Learning Style Questionnaire
It is beneficial to acknowledge and appreciate your own learning style as well as that of the student in order to maximise the student’s learning. Prior to the student commencing his/her placement it is recommended to complete the Honey & Mumford Learning Styles Questionnaire. This questionnaire is available online for completion.
Practice Educator Pre-placement administrative checklist (PDF 602 kB) |
Placement Planning Document (PDF 599 kB) |
Placement Induction Checklist (PDF 257 kB) |
Student Induction/Orientation Guidelines (PDF 139 kB) |
Template for Student Induction Handbook (PDF 866 kB) |
Additional Resources
There are a number of additional supports and resources that can support Occupational Therapists in their role as Practice Educators:
- Guidelines for Good Practice in Practice Education (Therapy Project Office, 2008).
- Practice Educator Competencies (Therapy Project Office, 2008).
- Practice Education Models (Therapy Project Office, 2008).
- The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Revised Minimum Standards for the Education of Occupational Therapists (2016)
- CORU Occupational Therapist Registration Board; Criteria for Education and Training Programs (2017)
- The Health & Social Care Professions Education & Development unit of the HSE has supported the development of online resources for practice educators. To access the modules go to www.hseland.ie and then to Health & Social Care Professionals Hub.
- There is a free short course on ‘Clinical Supervision’ available on FutureLearn.
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Assessment Forms |
Timelines and Expectations Documents |
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Curriculum Overview |
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Clinical Observation Aid (PDF 744 kB) |
Supervision Forms
Practice Educator Pre Supervision Form (PDF 490 kB) |
Learning Contract/Personal Development Plan Template (PDF 102kB) and Guidelines (PDF 165 kB) |
Grading Guidelines (PDF 837 kB) |
Struggling Student Pathway (including concerns management and struggling student indicators) (PDF 599kB) |
REVIEW |
Guidelines for management of PE related documentation – please refer to protocol 13 and 14 outlined in Practice Education Protocols and Essential Information |
PE Post-placement administrative checklist (PDF 594 kB) |
Consent Form for Retention of Copy of Student Practice Education Assessment Form (PDF 594 kB) |
Practice Educator Placement Feedback Form (PDF 136 kB) |
PE CPD record (PDF 574 kB) |
Student Resources
The following table outlines a list of resources that are available to support the student throughout all stages of the Practice Education Process.
PREPARATION |
Blackboard Review – PPE module content and all relevant/other Curriculum Materials |
Practice Education Handbook (PDF 2.8MB) |
Student Pre-placement Administrative Checklist (PDF 603 kB) |
CPD Portfolio Guidelines (PDF 655 kB) |
Placement Induction Checklist (PDF 257 kB) |
MAINTENANCE |
Assessment Forms |
Clinical Observation Aid (PDF 745 Kb) |
Supervision Form |
Learning Contract/Personal Development Plan Template (PDF 102 kB) and Guidelines (PDF 102 kB) |
Struggling Student Pathway (PDF 600 kB) (including concerns management and struggling student indicators) |
REVIEW |
Student Placement Feedback Form ( PDF 576 kB) |
Guidelines for the development of CPD Portfolio (PDF 655 kB) |
| Student Post Placement Administrative Checklist (PDF 120 kB) |