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Effective Clinical Supervision (EDUC90742)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online and On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
January
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
February
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
July
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | January - Online February - On Campus July - Online |
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| Fees | Look up fees |
Taught in tandem with Effective Clinical Teaching, this subject provides participants with a foundation in the principles and practices of vocational supervision that are unique to the health professions. Effective Clinical Supervision takes the theories and principles studied in the co-requisite subject and applies them to clinically-qualified learners who are further developing their career as a health professional. A diverse range of learning activities will explore the practical application of education and training principles in the clinical environment.
Intended learning outcomes
By completing this subject, participants should:
- develop a critical understanding of the principles of effective clinical supervision, instruction and assessment of competence;
- know the basis of the most salient research that underpins clinical supervision and the key debates in this field;
- distinguish between the variety of tools and resources used to support clinical supervision and judge their appropriate application in the workplace
- develop a trainee-centred approach to clinical supervision and training;
- appraise the ethical issues around patient participation in the clinical supervision environment
- demonstrate an analytical and reflective approach to their clinical supervision activities and a recognition of their professional responsibilities in this area.
Generic skills
After completing this subject, participants should be able to:
- apply theories and principles to specific clinical supervision contexts;
- access and use relevant research literature;
- identify best practice in safe and effective clinical supervision;
- demonstrate understanding of the subject in concise oral and written formats.
Last updated: 10 November 2023