CPD Fundamentals of coaching for developing health and social care practice

During this Level 7 course, you will analyse approaches to coaching in practice. You will advance your reflective skills to facilitate self-development in applying the knowledge gained, to your own practice. This masters-level module will develop your knowledge of the theory underpinning coaching and help you develop strategies and skills for coaching in your practice. You will share knowledge and experiences with colleagues and explore the evidence and the strategies for facilitating coaching in your area of practice.

This CPD module will help you to critically analyse the evidence base for integrating and justifying the approaches used to enable you to coach in your practice area.

• You will analyse the evidence relating to supporting coaching and respecting your accountability in ensuring the safety of patients/clients.
• You will explore ways of improving coaching environments and partnership working to enhance your coaching practice.
• Time will be spent examining a variety of scenarios, critically discussing ways of managing coaching situations and enhancing and improving effective coaching practice.

The course delivery will be a mix of face to face classroom lectures, seminars, workshops, critical reading and online learning. 

There is a requirement for full attendance for each of the sessions. Interaction with fellow students is important as you share experiences and approaches to coaching.

Qualification requirements

• Undergraduate degree

  Evidence of previous study at level 6 or equivalent experiential learning

• Relevant work experience

  Students undertaking this CPD course should be placed in a work based setting where they will be able to facilitate learners in practice.

To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU CPD application form. You will need to provide details of your qualifications and curent employment.

Assessment for this module is 4,500 word essay.