04 Feb 2026 (Available)
Apply by: 28 Jan 2026
New Session
Semester B
04 Feb 2026 (On campus), 10 Feb 2026 (On campus), 09 Mar 2026 (Online), 30 Mar 2026 (Online)
Course overview
Course Description:
Critically examine the concept and process of clinical supervision including supervisory relationship issues and various models and theories of clinical supervision.
The programme(s) this module can be linked to/contribute towards:
PG Cert / MSc Health and Medical Education
Assessment Details:
5000 words written assessment.
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge and Understanding
Successful students will typically:
- Critically examine the role of clinical supervision in medical and health settings focusing on the social, cultural and ethical implications in practice.
- Critically explore the various models of supervision, their evidence base and their impact on practice.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the complexities inherent in the supervisory relationship, focusing particularly on confidentiality and risk management.
- Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge and understanding of clinical supervision.
- Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of the social, cultural and ethical frameworks of supervisory frameworks.
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills
Successful students will typically:
- Differentiate between effective communication strategies and consultation skills to be employed with those they supervise in a range of settings.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and model ethical and professional practice in relation to their roles as a clinical supervisor.
- Operate as an effective clinical supervisor.
- Able to clarify roles and responsibilities, handle conflicting agendas and opinions and reflect on, identify and solve intellectual and professional problems using the full range of learning and professional resources available.
- Provide insightful guidance to colleagues on professional issues in order to improve practice.
- Provide insightful guidance to colleagues on professional issues in order to improve the practice of clinical supervision.
This module can contribute to the following programme(s)
Funding
The price quoted above is per 30 credits in this academic year. This price relates to self-funding students assessed as UK students for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU/Overseas, or for returning students that are on a course leading to an award. Click here for Fees and Funding information, you can find further details along with, costs and when your fees need to be paid. You may be able to obtain a Post Graduate student loan, for which you must sign up for the whole MSc programme and not just individual modules or a Post Graduate Diploma, further details can be found at Gov.uk Master’s Loan. For International applicants apply here. For country specific international qualifications please check here.
Why choose HERTS?
Excellent sector connections: we have extensive links with eight NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in Hertfordshire.
Links with over 98 NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in East Anglia and London regions.
Flexibility: we provide flexible study options to ensure you can fit CPD study around your busy professional and personal lives.
Location: the main University of Hertfordshire campus is 25 minutes from London with easy access by both road and rail services.
Course details
Course leader
Ms Yasmin Khatib <y.khatib@herts.ac.uk>
Administrator
Vanessa Bysouth
Telephone
01707 284800
Course delivery
Blended
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