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Clinical Supervision with Confidence (FutureLearn)

Offered by University of East Anglia,

Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate learners effectively with this online course for clinical and educational supervisors. This online course will help you become a more effective clinical supervisor or educator. It is mapped to competences within the Academy of Medical Educators’ framework for professional development, as used by the General Medical Council and Health Education England.

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You’ll improve your confidence in supervising undergraduate or postgraduate learners.
You’ll also develop your knowledge and skills in two challenging areas: how to provide regular, timely and effective feedback; and how to identify concerns around performance early, and raise them with sensitivity, tact and firm action.

Syllabus

Week 1: Clinical supervision and giving feedback
Week 2: Managing trainees

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Discuss the purpose and models of clinical supervision.
Explain the principles of giving constructive feedback to trainees/ learners.
Compare and contrast various models for giving feedback in clinical/ learning settings.
Develop strategies for early identification of trainees/ learners in difficulty.
Discuss pragmatic approaches to supporting & managing trainees/ learners in difficulty.

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