Update on the training e-Portfolio

Russell Ampofo, Head of Education and Training

Covering

• Introduction to the ePortfolio

• Improvements made to the system

• Documentation

• ARCP and LO sign-off

Introduction to the ePortfolio

• Developed to support the Curriculum

• Launched in May 2009

• Principles of design

• Registrar e-portfolio Champions identified – User experience

• Use in ARCPs

Improvements in functionality

• Functionality for ARCP panel members to view Registrars’ portfolios

• Redesigning Activity Summary sheets;

• Redesigning the Learning outcome signoff process;

• Displaying full learning outcomes;

• Functionality for Registrars to change their Educational Supervisor;

• Functionality for Training Programme Directors to view Registrars’ portfolios;

• Development of “my details” section

Documentation

• Generic user guide

• Specific user guides on functions– Conducting ARCPs– Signing off evidence and learning

outcomes

• Support and admin documentation

Description of Scenario: Outbreak investigation

Evidence form- file attached

(written report)

LO2

LO1

Activity Summary

Sheet

LO3

LO4

LO6

LO1

Evidence form- file attached

(Presentation to PCT)

Structure of how you think best recorded (in diagrammatic form)

If this evidence form is tagged as completed in phase 1, but LO4 is a phase 2 competency then LO4 will be lost?

Scenario Training Day with no obvious evidence

Activity Summary

Sheet

Evidence form- ‘reference’ evidence

selected(no file)

LO6

LO1

Description of Scenario: DOPH re presentation / CBD about HPU case

Evidence form- file attached

(scan of CBD form)

LO2

LO1

Activity Summary

Sheet

LO3

LO4

LO6

LO1

Evidence form- file attached

(scan of DOPH form)

Structure of how you think best recorded (in diagrammatic form)

Can anyone suggest specific learning outcomes for giving presentations such that DOPHs related to presentation skills can be presented to an ARCP panel in phase 1?

Future plans

• Stabilisation and enhancing display of portfolio

• Downloading of portfolios

• Ensuring coverage across the UK