PAR4101

Learning and teaching for paramedic clinical teachers ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Associate Professor F Archers

Offered:
Peninsula First semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula SA-02 2005 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula Summer 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit will introduce the theories of learning. A framework for clinical teaching will be developed and different clinical teaching strategies that can be used to accomodate learning preferences will be explored together with strategies for learning practical and clinical problem solving skills. The factors that affect learning will be covered and the student will be provided the basic skills designed for overcoming barriers to learning and enhancing communication between student and clinical teacher. The unit will conclude by introducing the student to the common forms of assessment used in education and training and clinical teaching.

Objectives: On completion of this unit, the student should demonstrate: 1. Knowledge and understanding of the multidimensionary role of the clinical teacher in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University. 2. Knowledge and understanding of learning preferences and the ability to develop an environment conducive to learning; 3. Knowledge and understanding of the learning cycle and the theoretical foundations of good clinical teaching; 4. Knowledge and understanding of the use of clinical teaching strategies including clinical simulations/scenarios and case-based learning; 5. A knowledge of the common forms of assessment used in clinical teaching; 6. Effective clinical teaching in the actual clinical environment.

Assessment: Clinical teaching and learning plan 30%, Clinical teaching activity 40%, Assignment 30%.

Prerequisites: Applicants are required to be Qualified Ambulance or MICA Paramedics and employees of Rural Ambulance Victoria, Metropolitan Ambulance Service or private patient transport services. Applicants must be selected by their employer.