Program Overview

Course Information

Train the Trainers is a 2-day in-person course on the fundamentals of how to teach for healthcare professionals. We will cover skills required for engaging teaching sessions in classrooms, and in clinical environments, as well as skills for supervising and mentoring learners.

As a highly interactive course, you will have the chance to practice the skills covered as we progress through and receive ongoing developmental feedback to equip you to be confident in your teaching. We have sought accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians. We will be using a variety of methods for learning, including group activities, small group discussions, and roleplay.

There is a lot to learn about educational theory and practice, and if you want to dive in deeper, we have curated a set of additional materials which are included as part of the course.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this short course, learners will be able to:

• Set up a physical teaching space to optimise learning
• Manage learners in small groups
• Deliver rapid teaching in time-pressured settings
• Provide effective feedback to use workplace-based assessments more effectively
• Recognise your role as a mentor, supervisor, coach, or role model
• Work with learners to develop meaningful goals
• Support learners in difficulty
• Present lectures in a more interactive and engaging manner
• Practice a method for ongoing self-evaluation of teaching and learning

Course Details

Course Dates

• Course Start Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025, 9:00 AM
• Course End Date: Friday, November 14, 2025, 5:00 PM

Enrolment Dates

• Enrolment Start Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:00 AM
• Enrolment End Date: Monday, November 10, 2025, 5:00 PM

Course Location

Newcastle University

Course Tutor

David Thewlis

Course Delivery Type

Face to Face

Course Fees

Price per attendee is £230.00 (zero VAT)