A guide for mentors supporting learners in the General Practitioner Assistant (GPA) programme, covering roles, assessments, and portfolio development.
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.
On successful completion of the portfolio, each student will receive a certificate from the University of Chester and ten credits towards an undergraduate degree.
The course lasts for 6 -9 months, depending on clinical pressures.
The primary GP mentor is responsible for declaring that the learner has successfully completed the course.