NHS England and universities from across the region are offering all aspiring Advanced Clinical Practice students (ACP’s) the opportunity to join a short preparatory course to support you as you begin your journey as a trainee ACP.

Current and previous ACP students have fed back that they felt unprepared for the course and often had many questions about the trainee role. Students across the region in 2021 evaluated a pilot preparatory workbook that was developed by the Association of Advanced Practice Educators. They found this helpful and asked for several tailored introductory sessions to support their journey as a trainee ACP.

Therefore, we would like to warmly invite you join a free Northeast and Yorkshire regional trainee ACP 2-day face to face course to facilitate your introduction to ACP training, wherever you may have applied to study. In addition to tailored teaching, you will have the opportunity to access and complete the national trainee ACP workbook which can be completed in your own time. You can access support from the facilitators of the preparatory course during this time.

The teaching will cover the follow topics:

Studying at level 7 and the required skills for academic writing
Demystifying the role of an ACP, both in training and on qualification
Understanding and developing your knowledge of anatomy and physiology that is relevant for ACP studies
Preparatory tool kits and e-resources that are useful for you to start reading
Preparing yourself and your organisation for ACP training
The role of the e-portfolio

You will also have the opportunity to meet other prospective students and gain some top-tips from our current students from across the region. Both days are face to face.

Day 2 will be held at Sheffield Hallam University on 30th August, 11:00-15:00, which you can Book here. If you can do attend both days as they complement each other, if you can't attend both you are still welcome to come to either date.

You do need to book via the links separately for each day as we will be collating dietary requirements at each University.

We look forward to meeting you in the summer!

Aspiring ACP Day 1 - 26th July at University of Huddersfield