HLT518 Foundations of Clinical Education (8)

This subject applies the principle of transformative learning to provide an introductory exploration of education in a clinical health context. In this subject, students will explore the impacts of the clinical setting to evaluate strategies which address institutional barriers to the provision of effective healthcare education. Students will reflect on the role of the clinical educator and how this differs from other health professionals; identifying the key attributes and responsibilities that the educator requires to be effective in their profession. The principles of adult learning will be applied to real world contexts, emphasising the need for educators to adapt to diverse, individual learning needs of clinicians and students. Finally, students will learn about the clinical educators role in the use of technology for clinical education.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HLT518. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Not available to students who have completed HLT539.

Assumed Knowledge

Health professionals with knowledge and experience who have an interest in clinical education. It is assumed knowledge in this subject that all students have worked in, or completed workplace learning experiences in, a clinical setting. Several learning activities and assessments involve students exploring authentic clinical settings and recent exposure to a clinical health setting is important to contextualise this learning.

Subject Relationships

HLT539 Replaced by HLT518

Incompatible Subjects

HLT539

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to examine the role of clinical education in bringing about person-centred changes in a clinical setting;
  • be able to differentiate the responsibilities and attributes of the clinical educator from other health professionals;
  • be able to discuss a range of contemporary technologies used in clinical education;
  • be able to apply the principles of adult learning to accommodate diverse learning styles, cultural backgrounds and levels of experience for adult learners; and
  • be able to critically analyse the opportunities and challenges that a specific clinical environment presents as an education setting.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction to clinical education;
  • The role of a clinical educator;
  • Principles of adult learning;
  • The use of technology in clinical education;
  • Meeting individual learning needs and preferences;
  • Cultural safety in clinical education;
  • Educating within a clinical environment; and
  • Contemporary education practices.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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