Placements with the School of Health Professions provide fantastic collaboration opportunities in AHP workforce development.
Our multi-professional school includes programmes in:
Becoming a new placement provider for health professions students
Placements provide fantastic collaboration opportunities in AHP workforce development
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8Physiotherapy
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8Paramedicine
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8Occupational therapy
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8Dietitians
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8Podiatry
Placement dates
Placements are of varying length, pending profession and stage of learning.
Please see below a summary of the placement dates for academic year 24/25.
| Programme | Placement | Dates |
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| Occupational Therapy | Placement 1 | April – May / 6 weeks |
| Placement 2 | October – December / 9 weeks | |
| Placement 3 | January – March / 13 weeks | |
| Physiotherapy | 6 week placement opportunities are available throughout the year | |
| Dietitians | Placement C Year 3 | Jan – March / 12 weeks |
| Placement B Year 2 | May – July / 8 – 12 weeks | |
| Placement A Year 1 | April – May / 1 – 2 weeks | |
| Paramedicine | 1-2 week placement opportunities during January, February and April |
Supervisor training
New Educators are invited to attend Educator Training sessions, accessible online or face-to-face. Training updates are recommended every 3 years. Topics focus on supporting learners in practice, assessment documentation and also provide access to University online Educator Resources.
During placement
Each placement has a Link Tutor/Placement Team if any support is need.
Please contact alison.humphreys@plymouth.ac.uk to discuss any placement aspects further.