Supervision skills refresher
£290.00
210110-0044-47
Supervision is a crucial component of practice as a psychologist. It enhances the quality of service delivery by enabling the development of ethical, effective and reflective practice in the supervisee. Supervisors need to be equipped with the skills to perform the role effectively and confidently.
 
In November 2020 we updated the learning outcomes for our Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS). This course is designed to bridge the differences between the new learning outcomes and the previous learning outcomes, and update and refresh your knowledge and skills in supervision. The course has been updated to reflect the BPS Supervision guidance for psychologists published in 2024. 
 
You will cover topics such as:
 
  • models and frameworks of supervision
  • professional and regulatory frameworks
  • methods, techniques, and responsibilities
  • feedback and evaluation
  • health and well-being

Once you have completed this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course you will:

  • have an organisational awareness of the context within which the work being supervised is provided
  • have knowledge of the relevant legal, ethical, professional and regulatory frameworks
  • have an understanding of the inherent responsibilities of supervisor and supervisee
  • have an understanding of the importance of a safe environment in facilitating learning
  • have an understanding of the factors that affect the supervisory relationship
  • have knowledge of supervisory frameworks and developmental models of learning and reflection that promote a constructive supervisory relationship
  • have knowledge of contemporary developments and practice within supervision with reference to the evidence base
  • promote self-awareness, reflection, health and wellbeing in the workplace
  • promote equality, inclusivity and diversity in supervision and practice
  • develop and maintain a supervisory alliance
  • have skills in contracting and negotiating with supervisees and other supervisors
  • recognise and act within the limits of sphere of competence and focus on ongoing development needs in terms of training and/or support as a supervisor
  • have skills to adapt supervision approach to the level of competence and needs of the supervisee
  • have skills in providing constructive, meaningful and relevant feedback to address development needs of the supervisee
  • have skills of using a range of supervisory approaches, methods and techniques
  • have skills in modelling of the professional role and ethical/legal practice (e.g. managing boundaries and power differentials)
  • apply techniques and processes to evaluate supervision, including eliciting feedback
  • demonstrate competence in the evaluation of the supervisee

 

Course overview

The course consists of six eLearning modules and can be completed in approximately 5 and a half hours, although the advantage of online learning means that you can pace your study to suit you. We also provide links to supplementary reading which will extend your learning. You can break off at any time and resume when you are ready. 

 

Is this course right for me? 

If you are already on the Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors and completed a course before the learning objectives were updated (2020) this course acts as a top up programme. 

Completion of this course will not lead to entry onto RAPPS. If you would like to join RAPPS, please take a look at our main Supervision Skills course.

 

Pricing

Price: £290.00 (+ VAT) 
Members: £174.00 (+ VAT) 

In addition to the site policies this course is subject to additional terms and conditions.

Booking on behalf of an organisation?

If you or your colleagues are looking to book onto this course as a group you can make savings by booking ten or more places. To find out more about our packages contact cpd@bps.org.uk

Invoicing

If your organisation prefers invoicing over online payment that's no problem. We can invoice you for 5 or more purchases or if your purchase is for more than £250.

In order to request a quote for five or more learners, please email cpd@bps.org.uk. If you are looking to book for fewer than 5 learners please proceed directly to requesting an invoice by completing the invoice request form.

To request an invoice please complete this form. We also provide guidance to support this process. Please note, to raise an invoice you will need to provide a Purchase Order. Once the invoice has been paid we will provide your learners with details of how to access their learning. 

 

Contact

This course is provided by BPS Professional Practice and Development. You can contact us at cpd@bps.org.uk

You may also be interested in our other courses on BPS Learn, including those related to supervision and your personal development. You can also explore the range of BPS books available via Routledge where BPS members receive 25% discount.