New Practice-Based Learning in the Allied Health Professions: A Toolkit for Innovation and Excellence

This innovative book presents a new, comprehensive overview of the range of approaches available for delivering practice-based learning in allied health professions.

With a strong educational focus, the book provides actionable strategies to deliver positive placement experiences for students, educators and universities alike. It features international contributions from both educators and practitioners, and brings together new models and ideas for the first time. These include evidence-informed evaluation on long-arm supervision, peer-assisted learning and technology-assisted placements, and simulated and interprofessional placements. Each chapter is also supported by case studies which illustrate the dynamics of each model, alongside guidance to students in preparing themselves beforehand. Both practical and timely, the book recognises the critical role that practice educators play in planning, designing, supporting, delivering and assessing practice-based learning experiences – whether in clinical, research or leadership contexts.

Offering a key resource to shape high-quality, impactful placements in allied health education, it will be essential reading for educators, practitioners and students across the allied health professions.

Emma Green is a senior lecturer in occupational therapy, lead for occupational therapy practice-based learning in the Department of Allied Health Professions, Glasgow Caledonian University.

Anita Volkert is a senior lecturer in occupational therapy and the allied health practice placements lead at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Eric Nkansah Opoku is a lecturer in occupational therapy and the departmental lead for equality, diversity and inclusion in the Department of Allied Health Professions at lasgow Caledonian University.

Katrina Bannigan is a research assistant in the Department of Mental Wellbeing, University of Glasgow.