Foundations in Health Professions Education (Classroom and Asynchronous e-learning)
About This Course
This foundation course designed especially for teaching staff and administrative staff involved in teaching, developing and managing educational programmes in medical, dental and other healthcare professions. It consists of 2 parts that learners will have to complete: 5 online modules and 1 face-to-face workshop. The 5 online modules comprised of all the crucial elements in education: curriculum organisation, delivery of instruction and evaluation, assessment and feedback, supporting learners and scholarship of teaching and learning. And, face-to-face workshop will enhance their skills and knowledge in education. Learner may choose one of these workshops: i)teaching and learning; ii) leading and managing in education; iii) quality assurance & accreditation
The trainers in this course consist of experienced medical educationalist, qualified clinical, allied health and nursing educators, who will share their knowledge and experiences through engaging mini-presentations and case discussions.
The aim of this course is to develop confidence and equip health professions educators with knowledge and skills in education so that they are competent in educating health professions students as well as proficient making educational related decision (such as curriculum development, assessment, quality assurance and leadership).
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
1 Participants must be appointed by a health professions school/ faculty/ institution such as polytechnic or ITE to teach or manage a programme
2 If 1 is not applicable, the participants should have at least 1 year of experience in teaching or managing health professionals
3 Must proficient in English