Comments about the course

What our staff say:

"Our Masters program enables experienced clinicians to explore, discover, debate, and construct meaningful teaching concepts and relationships that involve real-world problems and to undertake projects that are interesting and relevant. We encourage participants to reflect on and share their collective wisdom of what works well in clinical education".

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What our students say:

"I have been attending workshops for the past ten years on various educational approaches but I have learnt more about giving feedback in this topic than any other session in the past".
                            Daniel

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Clinical Education at Flinders

 

Graduate Certificate: (18 units; 3 topics)

Graduate Diploma: (36 units; 6 topics)

Master’s Degree: (72 units; 12 topics)

 

Why have we designed these courses?

Most clinicians teach; few have had the opportunity for professional development in teaching. These courses are designed to provide health professionals with advanced knowledge and skills to deliver clinical education in health service settings.

Our courses are multidisciplinary, designed for health professionals involved in clinical education at undergraduate and graduate levels in medicine, nursing and allied health.

Our courses are based on a symbiotic approach. Effective education is not merely a product of a one-on-one relationship between clinician and student; rather effective clinical education requires partnerships between universities, the professions, health services and the community.

Our courses provide authentic learning experiences. We all learn best when we actually contribute by working within a health professional team. This is mutually beneficial to health services and clinicians because well supported students are not an additional burden, they are a resource.

Part-time study options are available.

All topics are totally on-line so that if you are juggling a busy life you can work at your own pace in your own time. Optional intensive workshops are offered in some topics.

Our programs are articulated, so you can enroll in the Master’s Degree and exit at Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma level if required.

What do our courses involve?

  • Graduate Certificate: (18 units; 3 topics; can be completed in 6 months).
    Participants undertake applied study of adult learning, teaching and learning styles, providing feedback, symbiotic clinical education. These topics provide practical skills and knowledge to apply immediately.
  • Graduate Diploma: (36 units; 6 topics; can be completed in 1 year).
    Participants develop skills in leadership and change management, curriculum design and assessment, and can choose electives such as teaching advanced clinical skills or health ethics, or problem based learning (PBL).
  • Master's Degree: (72 units; 12 topics; can be completed in 2 years).
    Participants conduct research in clinical education.

Those who attend Harvard Macy Institute courses in Boston or Brisbane can gain credit towards the Grad Cert in Clinical Education.
For more details, contact course administration.

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