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General Practitioner Assistant Programme Guide for Mentors
This document serves as a comprehensive guide for mentors participating in the General Practitioner Assistant (GPA) programme, developed by colleagues from the NHS, Health Education England, and the University of Chester. It outlines the programme's history, structure, and components, specifically focusing on the roles and responsibilities of mentors, teachers, educational supervisors, clinical supervisors, and pastoral carers. The guide aims to support mentors in providing unrivalled one-to-one learning and teaching that is work-based and time-protected.
Covers: Introduction · History Of The Programme · Programme Structure · Programme Components · Portfolio · Assessments
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General Practitioner Assistant Programme Guide for Mentors
Other 56 pages · 3.1 MB · ENA guide for mentors supporting learners in the General Practitioner Assistant (GPA) programme, covering roles, assessments, and portfolio development.
Questions answered in Chester Medical School manuals
What does successful completion of the GPA programme mean?
On successful completion of the portfolio, each student will receive a certificate from the University of Chester and ten credits towards an undergraduate degree.
From: General Practitioner Assistant Programme Guide for Mentors
What is the duration of the course?
The course lasts for 6 -9 months, depending on clinical pressures.
From: General Practitioner Assistant Programme Guide for Mentors
