ACA-approved OPDPACFA-endorsed training – ONLINE This is NOT ACA-accredited for Supervision, only for OPD points. ACA members will need to complete educational requirements for entry into the College of Supervisors by enrolling in an ACA-accredited Supervision course. Level 1: Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision This E-Learning Course provides the opportunity for nursing, allied health and welfare professionals interested in clinical supervision to up-skill and for more experienced clinicians to further develop their competence in setting up and delivering clinical supervision. There is an opportunity to progress to the Level 2 Assessment of Competency course on completion of this Level 1 course. The aims of the course are to:

• Develop a sound knowledge of the role of clinical supervision when working as a health or welfare professional
• Recognise the importance of supervision and the benefits for those who receive clinical supervision but also the benefits to clients
• Be aware of the different models of supervision
• Be introduced to the role of the initial supervisor meeting and defining the purpose of supervision with the supervisee.
• Recognise the importance of a safe and supportive relationship that underpins a good supervisory experience
• Have knowledge of contract setting in supervision and determining supervisee-learning needs
• Be introduced to various techniques of best practice supervision as well as reflective practice
• Understand the value of effective feedback and evaluation.

 Level 2: Assessment of Supervisor Competency Skills Students who have completed Level 1 may choose to enrol in the Level 2 Assessment of Competency. For this assessment task on completion of the on-line component students are required to submit an audio or video recording of a supervision session. A feedback assessment report will be provided once marked which can take up to 4 weeks. On successful completion you will receive your final certificate of Supervisor competency.