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Continuing professional development

NMAHP on Turas Learn

There are lots of helpful resources and information for all NMAHP staff on Turas Learn.  

Most pages are open access however some content may require a Turas account. 

This includes: 

Help and training on The Knowledge Network

Looking for quick and easy guidance to get you started or more advanced training to improve your information skills? Our team are here to support you.

Topics include:

  • how to get started
  • training opportunities including face-to-face online sessions and self-directed eLearning
  • information and advice on how to best use The Knowledge Network library search

Find all the details on our help and training pages.

Finding and Using Knowledge

Finding and using knowledge, hosted on the Turas Learn platform, provides support and guidance to continue your professional development in the workplace. 

It provides resources to support a range of information skills including

  • How to search for information effectively
  • Tools and techniques for sharing knowledge
  • Critical thinking and appraisal skills
  • Health literacy
  • Copyright information

Advance your skills by completing A guide to effective literature searching eLearning

A Turas account is required to access the eLearning modules. 

Artificial intelligence and digital skills

Understanding and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) efficiently and responsibly can be challenging.

Turas Learn has information and skill development opportunities including: 

The KIND Learning Network is a community of practice for staff interested in developing their knowledge, information, and data skills.

The Kind Network

Please note that a Turas account may be required to access some resources. 

The NES Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) team have AI guidance available:

Introduction to generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

There is AI information on the help and training pages:

Artificial Intelligence

Open Badges

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) provides an Open Badges platform for bite-sized learning from various organisations, allowing you to earn digital badges for completed activities.

The Knowledge Network Open Badges

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