courses

3973

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Course

Students who commenced study in 2012 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

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This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Managing facultyMedicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Abbreviated titleGCCS
Total credit points required24
Standard duration of study (years)1 year PT
Study mode and locationOff-campus
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3973
Contact details

Course administrator: telephone +61 3 9905 0090; email hpe.courses@monash.edu or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/sphc/cepdu/courses/index.html

Course coordinator

Dr Margaret Bearman

Notes

  • Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the handbook are not available for study in the current year.
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders.
  • Part-time study only

Description

This course is designed to meet the unique requirements of teachers working in health professions education using simulation as an educational modality. The course enables participants to develop their teaching, curriculum design and program evaluation skills in interprofessional settings and addresses the medical, psychosocial, technical and organisational elements unique to simulation education. Participants will also develop their working knowledge of educational theories as they apply to their simulation education roles.

Outcomes

On completion of the course graduates should be able to:

  • differentiate between simulation-based learning and more traditional educational approaches
  • demonstrate an ability to develop effective teaching practices in relation to simulation-based activities
  • apply their understanding of the learning theories that underpin simulation learning and teaching
  • plan effective learning environments using a range of simulation resources and communication activities
  • demonstrate competence in using simulation-related tools and technologies
  • design, implement and evaluate effective simulation-based educational sessions
  • identify the legal, professional and ethical responsibilities of teachers in diverse educational settings
  • source and critically appraise the literature related to their simulation based activities
  • plan and conduct appropriate educational research in relation to simulation teaching and learning.

Maximum credit allowed

12 credit points

Assessment

Assessment includes written assignments, teaching practicals/plans and preparation of a structured teaching portfolio.

Structure

This course comprises three core units.

Requirements

Students complete:

  • MEU9001 Teaching and learning in health professional education
  • MEU9012 Simulation in health professional education
  • MEU9014 Applied simulation

Award(s)

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Simulation