The Practice of Professional Supervision

The Practice of Professional Supervision

When: 24th & 25th September, 2013 with follow up training on 30th & 31st October, 2013.

Where: Gilbert Centre, Mallow. County Cork.

This is a HSE funded workshop organised by AOTI and delivered by Eileen O’Neill. The workshop is four days in total. Two days, with two days follow up a month later. This workshop will be held in Mallow.

What is the aim of the training?

For OTs to develop an understanding of the purpose and functions of professional supervision and to strengthen their supervision skills.

Proposed Content

The workshop will include a mix of teaching, discussion, interactive exercises and skills practice. Content includes;

• Background and rationale for professional supervision
• What professional supervision is/is not
• The importance of professional supervision
• Challenges of providing or engaging in supervision
• Practical experiences of receiving and providing supervision
• Developing skills necessary for effective supervision
• Analysing current challenges in relation to supervision
• Developing strategies to address common challenges in supervision
• Frameworks and policies for professional supervision
• Developing action plans for how to implement new learning with practice

Who should attend?

Senior OTs and OT managers who provide direct clinical supervision to others in their professional practice. Members and non members of AOTI can apply to attend.

Facilitator Details

The workshop facilitator is Eileen O’Neill. Eileen supported the development of the AOTI document ‘Professional Supervision in Occupational Therapy’. Eileen has researched, published and presented at conferences on the subject of Professional Supervision and has delivered a range of training programmes to Occupational Therapists and other health professionals throughout Ireland.

How to Apply?

If you wish to apply please complete the application below and email to Sarah Lee at . Mark the subject line ‘Supervision Mallow’.

Applications close on 23rd August, 2013 at 5pm.

Places are limited. Late or incomplete applications may not be accepted. Successful applicants will be notified that they have a place at the workshop. A non refundable booking fee of €20 must then be forwarded to the AOTI office to secure your place at the workshop.

If you have further questions please contact Sarah Lee: AOTI CPD Officer on 085 713 3333.

The Practice of Professional Supervision Workshop: Mallow

Application Form

Name
Job Title
Work Address
Area of Practice
Phone Number
Email

1) Do you currently provide professional supervision to others in your OT role?

2) If yes, please provide details of the people you supervise below include their job title and how many people you supervise.

3) Have you previously completed training in Professional Supervision? If yes please provide details of workshop and year of training.

4) Why would you like to attend this workshop?

5) I understand that this workshop is four days in total and agree to attend all four days. Please type your name here to indicate agreement.

Please note that lunch will not be provided at the workshop