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Nursing Preceptorship and Clinical Skills Development

Prepare experienced nurses to mentor, precept and develop the clinical skills of new and junior staff in African hospitals and clinics. The programme covers structured preceptorship, bedside teaching, competency assessment and building a supportive learning culture on the ward. Participants practise giving feedback and running skills assessments using realistic clinical scenarios.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe the role of the preceptor in developing safe, competent nurses.
  • Structure preceptorship programmes for new and transferring staff.
  • Deliver effective bedside teaching and clinical demonstrations.
  • Assess clinical competencies fairly using structured tools.
  • Give constructive feedback that builds confidence and skill.
  • Foster a positive learning culture within the clinical unit.

Course outline

  1. 01The Role of the Nurse Preceptor
  2. 02Structuring a Preceptorship Programme
  3. 03Bedside Teaching and Clinical Demonstration
  4. 04Competency Assessment Methods
  5. 05Giving Constructive Feedback
  6. 06Building a Learning Culture on the Ward

Who should attend

This course suits senior professional nurses, nurse educators, unit managers and clinical mentors responsible for developing staff.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Online3US$900
24 to 26 Aug 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Cairo3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
14 to 16 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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