Clinical Education and Supervision in Medical Radiation Science

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Abstract

This subject will explore the fundamental principles of clinical supervision and their role in this facet of advanced Medical Radiation practice. Students will critically evaluate supervision and support strategies in the Medical Radiation clinical setting including student and peer assessment, mentorship and developmental support. A focus of this subject will … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will explore the fundamental principles of clinical supervision and their role in this facet of advanced Medical Radiation practice. Students will critically evaluate supervision and support strategies in the Medical Radiation clinical setting including student and peer assessment, mentorship and developmental support. A focus of this subject will be the enrichment of clinical supervisors' understanding of the principles and practice of assessment in relation to Medical Radiation students' clinical capability.

Syllabus

MODULE 1: PRINCIPLES OF ADULT LEARNINGPedagogy and andragogy;Self-directed learning;Student-centred learning;Supporting adult learners in the workplace; andCultural safety and diversity in learning.MODULE 2: SUPERVISIONTeaching with a caseload;Delivering timely feedback;Interprofessional learning;Effective mentoring; andEmotional intelligence, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and the power relationship.MODULE 3: ASSESSMENT OF WORKPLACE LEARNINGCompetence and capability;The role of professional … For more content click the Read More button below.

MODULE 1: PRINCIPLES OF ADULT LEARNING
Pedagogy and andragogy;
Self-directed learning;
Student-centred learning;
Supporting adult learners in the workplace; and
Cultural safety and diversity in learning.
MODULE 2: SUPERVISION
Teaching with a caseload;
Delivering timely feedback;
Interprofessional learning;
Effective mentoring; and
Emotional intelligence, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and the power relationship.
MODULE 3: ASSESSMENT OF WORKPLACE LEARNING
Competence and capability;
The role of professional judgement;
Standard setting and assessment criteria;
The role of latent criteria; and
Psychometric assessment scales vs descriptive assessment scales.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

organise and implement an advanced evidence-based program of supervision and mentorship for students in the workplace;

apply principles of adult learning to workplace learning in the Medical Radiation Sciences;

differentiate the concepts of clinical competence and clinical capability in the context of Medical Radiation practice;

formulate strategies to apply the principles of assessment in the workplace and appropriately assess clinical capability;

apply research-based approaches to meet the diverse needs of students in the clinical supervision environment and integrate culturally safe practices of supervision and assessment; and

formulate appropriate strategies to effectively supervise students and deliver feedback to students and education providers.

Assumed knowledge

Undergraduate degree in MRS and clinical experience in MRS.

Enrolment restrictions

Only available to students enrolled in the Master of Advanced Medical Radiation Practice.

Available for Single Subject Study for Postgraduate students who have a qualification in the Bachelor of MedRadSc (or equivalent)

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