Training course format As before, the 2-day New Medical Appraiser Training Courses have a maximum capacity of 18 participants while the 1-day Refresher Medical Appraiser Training Courses are run with a maximum of 24 participants per course. For information on how a New Appraiser application is processed and what is covered at the training course, please download our posters: a Medical Appraiser” poster () “Becoming Training content” poster () “Appraiser The New Appraiser Training Courses are assessed. The tutors observe the participant in a number of roles during the course of the two days (a week apart), and assess them against criteria linked to Communication, Empathy, Challenge and Professional Integrity. Although rare, there have been occasions over the years where participants failed to meet the criteria requirements and subsequently have not been recommended at that time for the Appraiser role. The Refresher training courses are NOT assessed. But any significant concerns raised by the tutors would be shared with the appraiser’s Appraisal Lead so these can be addressed. The Appraisal sessions on both training courses are video recorded, which are then uploaded ‘mini’ online to a secure location, with access only being granted to those participating in the particular session. Participants and course tutors will have the links to the videos which are split into groups, – meaning Group A participants cannot access Group B etc and the videos are deleted 6 weeks after – the training. Since introducing this initiative last year we have monitored progress and user feedback on this, and are pleased to report that the new method has been well received. New Medical Appraiser Training Courses The following illustrates the attendance at the courses. Participants Unused Course (out of 18) Primary Care Secondary Care Total DNAs N27 - 18 & 26 May 2016, 3 15 18 0 0 Lanarkshire N28 - 9 & 17 June 2016, 2 15 17 1 1 Forth Valley N29 - 23 & 31 August 2 15 17 0 1 2016, Glasgow 1 N30 - 18 & 26 January 0 16 16 (on 2 2017, Edinburgh day 2) N31 16 & 24 February 1 16 17 1 1 2017, Ayrshire
Training course format As before, the 2-day New Medical Appraiser Training Courses have a maximum capacity of 18 participants while the 1-day Refresher Medical Appraiser Training Courses are run with a maximum of 24 participants per course. For information on how a New Appraiser application is processed and what is covered at the training course, please download our posters: “Becoming a Medical Appraiser” poster () “Appraiser Training content” poster () The New Appraiser Training Courses are assessed. The tutors observe the participant in a number of roles during the course of the two days (a week apart), and assess them against criteria linked to Communication, Empathy, Challenge and Professional Integrity. Although rare, there have been occasions over the years where participants failed to meet the criteria requirements and subsequently have not been recommended at that time for the Appraiser role. The Refresher training courses are NOT assessed. But any significant concerns raised by the tutors would be shared with the appraiser’s Appraisal Lead so these can be addressed. The ‘mini’ Appraisal sessions on both training courses are video recorded, which are then uploaded online to a secure location, with access only being granted to those participating in the particular session. Participants and course tutors will have the links to the videos – which are split into groups, meaning Group A participants cannot access Group B etc – and the videos are deleted 6 weeks after the training. Since introducing this initiative last year we have monitored progress and user feedback on this, and are pleased to report that the new method has been well received. New Medical Appraiser Training Courses The following illustrates the attendance at the courses. Course Participants Unused (out of 18) Primary Care Secondary Care Total DNAs N27 - 18 & 26 May 2016, Lanarkshire 3 15 18 0 0 N28 - 9 & 17 June 2016, Forth Valley 2 15 17 1 1 N29 - 23 & 31 August 2016, Glasgow 2 15 17 0 1 N30 - 18 & 26 January 2017, Edinburgh 0 16 16 1 (on day 2) 2 N31 16 & 24 February 2017, Ayrshire 1 16 17 1 1
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