2025/26 entry applications also open for 2024/25
CPD Fundamentals of coaching for developing health and social care practice
Level 7 (postgraduate), 20 Credits
Course aim
During this Level 7 course, you will analyse approaches to coaching in practice. You will advance your reflective skills to facilitate self-development in applying the knowledge gained, to your own practice. This masters-level module will develop your knowledge of the theory underpinning coaching and help you develop strategies and skills for coaching in your practice. You will share knowledge and experiences with colleagues and explore the evidence and the strategies for facilitating coaching in your area of practice.
Course content
This course is currently undergoing its scheduled programme review, which may impact the advertised modules. Programme review is a standard part of the University’s approach to quality assurance and enhancement, enabling us to ensure that our courses remain up to date and maintain their high standard and relevancy.
Once the review is completed, this course website page will be updated to reflect any approved changes to the advertised course. These approved changes will also be communicated to those who apply for the course to ensure they wish to proceed with their application.
This CPD module will help you to critically analyse the evidence base for integrating and justifying the approaches used to enable you to coach in your practice area.
- You will analyse the evidence relating to supporting coaching and respecting your accountability in ensuring the safety of patients/clients.
- You will explore ways of improving coaching environments and partnership working to enhance your coaching practice.
- Time will be spent examining a variety of scenarios, critically discussing ways of managing coaching situations and enhancing and improving effective coaching practice.
Teaching and learning
The course delivery will be a mix of face to face classroom lectures, seminars, workshops, critical reading and online learning.
There is a requirement for full attendance for each of the sessions. Interaction with fellow students is important as you share experiences and approaches to coaching.
Entry requirements
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Extra Requirements
- Evidence of degree level studies or equivalent
- This needs to be similar to other masters modules
- Access to learners in practice
How to apply
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU CPD application form. You will need to provide details of your qualifications and curent employment.
Assessment
Assessment for this module is 4,500 word essay.
CPD award
The University may make changes to a programme of study or module where such changes are deemed to be beneficial to students, are minor in nature and unlikely to impact negatively upon students or become necessary due to circumstances beyond the control of the University.
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