Mentor Information

Preparation of Mentors in Practice

Northumbria University runs a number of courses throughout the year which allow registered healthcare practitioners to become student mentors with the option of gaining academic credit for the work undertaken. The modules are offered as a non-accredited option (available from February 2018) or at academic Level 5 (Diploma), Level 6 (Degree) and Level 7 (Post-graduate), although participants will engage in shared learning in the classroom. 

Please note that, whilst the non-accredited modules are free, there is a fee of £150 should you wish to gain academic credit.

For further information and details on how to apply for the courses, please consult this document or visit this page.

Mentor Updates

The NMC requires that nursing and midwifery mentors complete an annual update to be able to continue to assess students during their placements; ODP mentors are also required to undertake updates. These updates can be completed in one of two ways:

• Face-to-face - In addition to a mentor's first update, mentors must ensure that they attend a face-to-face update every year to ensure that their mentor status remains active. Sessions are typically delivered by the Practice Placement Facilitators within a mentor's trust - click below to find when the next update is and how you can book onto it.

• Online - The online mentor update is no longer available - please refer to the information in the face-to-face update section or alternatively contact your Practice Placement Facilitator for further information.