Introduction

As rehabilitation professionals, the ability to share knowledge and skills with adult learners, including students, colleagues, patients, and caregivers, is an essential skill. A successful training programme is more than just delivering information - it requires a comprehensive approach to training design and implementation that transforms knowledge into practical skills.

This course aims to guide you through the critical steps that should be taken before, during and after a training session to create an impactful learning experience. You'll learn how to adapt your training approach to account for various contexts, including geographical, professional, cultural, and linguistic differences. You will see how excellence in training requires attention to communication, logistics, administration, and carefully selected resources. From training needs assessments to the final course evaluation, this course unpacks the skills necessary to shape learning experiences and refine your teaching strategies.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• explain the role of training needs assessments and learning objectives when designing a training session / programme for adult learners
• describe key componentes of a training session or programme for rehabilitation professionals according to the framework provided by Claire Boulanger
• identify at least three ways effective communication and facilitation techniques can be used in training sessions for adult learners

Target audience

This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 2-2.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 2.1 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.