The National Assistant Practitioner Conference in association with University of Cumbria and the Assistant Practitioner (Health) Network aims develop and support the role, and discuss key topical issues, bringing together decision makers, departmental managers, course leaders and assistant practitioners (current and aspiring) together in one place to effect positive and sustainable change.
This conference will update delegates about the development of the role on a national level, while also shedding light on its future and how it fits into the expanding NHS healthcare landscape. You will hear national updates regarding role development, regulation and competency assessment and practical case studies from Assistant Practitioners and those who support them. The conference will provide the platform to hear directly from assistant practitioners sharing their lived experiences and how they overcame barriers and established and integrated the role including career progression.
“The role of the Assistant Practitioner should be recognised and valued in its own right.”
Skills for Health
“Assistant Practitioners (APs) are highly trained and work as part of the wider health and social care team and have direct contact with patients, service users or clients providing high quality and compassionate care. Assistant Practitioners work at a level above that of Healthcare Support Workers and have a more in-depth understanding about factors that influence health and ill-health.”
RCN
“As an assistant practitioner, you’ll always work under the direction of a health professional such as a nurse, dietitian, physiotherapist, podiatrist or biomedical scientist. Your level of training and experience means you can often work alone, without supervision. You’ll carry out agreed procedures, referring to a professional for guidance when necessary. ”
NHS England
This conference will enable you to:
Network with colleagues including Assistant Practitioners and those who support them
Hear from experienced colleagues who have worked extensively to develop and further the Assistant Practitioner role
Choose from specialty streams to suit your role (all streams recorded)
Learn from the best practices where APs have maximised their potential in their role
Understand how the role evolved over the years and the rationale behind this change
Discuss and reflect on national developments
Develop your leadership skills as an Assistant Practitioner, and understand how the role can develop
Understand the barriers to effective governance and registration
Improve patient safety: understand limits of competence, escalation and what APs can and can’t do
Equip mangers to support and introduce Assistant Practitioners more effectively
Learn from the lived experience of Assistant Practitioners
Learn how assistant practitioners can develop competencies in medicine administration
Reflect on insightful case studies across multiple disciplines
Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes
