Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) - Health and Social Care Educators
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
We have designed this course for post-registration healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their teaching and learning expertise in practice-based settings. This course focuses on enhancing your understanding of teaching theory, contemporary practice, and policy, while linking your real-world experience to these concepts. We will help you apply your learning to innovate and advance practice in your field.
The course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to meet the Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) requirements, allowing you to independently apply for AFHEA certification on completion. You will be taught through a series of online seminars, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment. You will have access to two online coaching sessions to support you with your associate fellowship application.
Key highlights
- Prepares you to independently apply for AFHEA certification on completion
- Designed for post-registration healthcare professionals teaching in practice settings
- Covers teaching theory, contemporary practice and education policy
- Links your real-world practice experience to teaching concepts
- Taught through online seminars supported by a virtual learning environment
- Includes two online coaching sessions for your fellowship application
Entry requirements
You must: have line manager approval. have been a health or social care practice educator for 2 years (via self-declaration) and/or have engaged with introductory practice educator courses.
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Practice Educator
- Clinical Educator
- Practice Assessor
- Practice Supervisor
- Clinical Skills Facilitator
- Practice Learning Facilitator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £400 | International: £17,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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