1. Dr B Langham, Mrs H Breed, Dr N Spittle, Dr R Gregory
Blended approach to Foundation Trainee preparation for the ARCP process
Dr B Langham,
Mrs H Breed, Dr N Spittle, Dr R Gregory

2. Aim:
To reduce the risk of Foundation Trainees receiving an outcome 5 following the introduction of the ARCP process for Foundation Training.

3. Previously : Four categories:
Trainees with satisfactory progress and full set of evidence.
Trainees with satisfactory progress but missing evidence.
Trainees with unsatisfactory progress.
Trainees with ‘probable’ satisfactory progress, but no engagement with the e-portfolio.

4. Learning styles: Considered work by: Bloom Gagné Honey and Mumford
Race

5. Strategy: Three ingredients:
Standard power point slide set for use of FTPDs.
VLE ARCP module.
Frequently asked questions.
All complimenting the UKFPO ARCP guide.

6. Objectives
Understand the ARCP process.
Understand the evidence required for satisfactory ARCP outcome.
Understand the outcomes for FY1 and FY2 doctors.

7. Power point slide set consisting of 11 slides an covering the topics:
The Tools:
Power point slide set consisting of 11 slides an covering the topics:
What is the ARCP?
What is the ARCP process?
What evidence is required for a satisfactory outcome?
What are the outcomes for FY1?
What are the outcomes for FY2?

8. Evidence
All evidence required by the Foundation School sign off policy must be present in the e-portfolio.
A Trainee must have demonstrated attainment and maintenance of required level of competence.
The Trainee must have spend one full year in programme.

9. Outcomes for FY2s: Outcome 6 will be the most frequent outcome.
Outcome 5 – at this point in time the trainee will be issued with a letter from the chair of the panel (FTPD) with 10 working days notice to provide all evidence prior to the panel resitting.

10. The Tools Virtual learning environment module:
Reinforced message from face to face delivery using:
Visual
Audio
Interactivity
Same areas covered as face to face power point presentation.

11. Important questions What is an ARCP? What do I need to do?
What outcomes may I receive?
Foundation Year 1 Trainees
Foundation Year 2 Trainees

12. Foundation Year 1 trainees ARCP outcomes
There are 4 outcomes that a FY1 trainee may receive after an ARCP panel review of their e-portfolio. Click on each number to understand more about the outcome:

13. Frequently asked Questions:
The Tools
Frequently asked Questions:
Eight questions in total, this is an example of one area:
Outcome 5
This outcome is awarded when an e-Portfolio does not contain all the required evidence as set down in the F1 /F2 Sign off Policy. At this point in time the ARCP panel will assign a trainee an outcome 5, which will be recorded in the e portfolio and remain as evidence for the future. The panel will set a revised deadline for completion of the e-portfolio and associated evidence. If, on the revised deadline all evidence is submitted in the e-portfolio an Outcome 1 will be recorded alongside the Outcome 5 in the e-portfolio, but the Outcome 5 will remain in the e-portfolio.

14. How will we know it has worked?  

15. Any Questions?

16. Summary Aim: minimise the number of outcome 5s.
Used educational theory to develop a plan.
Plan consisted of National resource plus three locally produced resources:
Power point slide set for face to face delivery.
Interactive module for the VLE.
Frequently asked questions.

17. References:
Bloom, B. S. (1956). Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: The Classification of Educational Goals. Handbook 1; Cognitive Domain. New York: David McKay Co. Inc.: pp. 7-8.
Gagné, R. M. (1985). The conditions of learning (4th ed.). New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
Honey P & Mumford A (1982). Manual of Learning Styles. London.
Race P. (2005). Making Learning Happen. Sage, London
UKFPO (2013). Guide to the Foundation Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) Process.
UKFPO (2012). The UK Foundation Programme Reference Guide.