Induction
During the induction period for a Health Champion or Health Trainer they should be made aware of the roles that exist within a Health Trainer service and their definitions. An overview of the learning and development they will undertake in order to carry out their role should be provided and they should be given support to understand their community.
Health Trainers and Health Champions may come into contact with people with literacy, language and numeracy or information and communication technology needs (LLN and ICT). Induction is an opportune time to raise this awareness and enable them to help individuals find appropriate ways to address their LLN & ICT needs.
At induction it may also be necessary to explore learning and study skills for those that may need to refresh this.
Mandatory training should also be provided at this stage. All organisations responsible for the employment of Health Trainers and Health Champions should provide the necessary Induction to the organisation and mandatory training such as; health and safety, data protection, lone working, working with vulnerable adults, child protection.
The RSPH Level 2 Understanding Health Improvement Award may also be incorporated at this stage to support the induction of Trainee Health Trainers prior to starting their City and Guilds Health Trainer Certificate.
Downloadable documents
- Understanding your community – Understanding your community document
- LLN and ICT – Supporting people with LLN document
- Learning and Study Skills – Learning and Study Skills document
Role definitions
- Description of health trainer and health champion role definitions