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Using Interprofessional Learning for Continuing Education: Development and Evaluation of the Graduate Certificate Program in Health Professional Education for Clinicians.
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Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions . Summer2016, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p211-217. 7p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Introduction: Health professionals may be expert clinicians but do not automatically make effective teachers and need educational development. In response, a team of health academics at an Australian university developed and evaluated the continuing education Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education Program using an interprofessional learning model. Methods: The model was informed by Collins interactional expertise and Knowles adult learning theories. The team collaboratively developed and taught four courses in the program. Blended learning methods such as web-based learning, face-to-face workshops, and online discussion forums were used. Twenty-seven multidisciplinary participants enrolled in the inaugural program. Focus group interview, self-report questionnaires, and teacher observations were used to evaluate the program. Results: Online learning motivated participants to learn in a collaborative virtual environment. The workshops conducted in an interprofessional environment promoted knowledge sharing and helped participants to better understand other discipline roles, so they could conduct clinical education within a broader health care team context. Work-integrated assessments supported learning relevance. The teachers, however, observed that some participants struggled because of lack of computer skills. Discussion: Although the interprofessional learning model promoted collaboration and flexibility, it is important to note that consideration be given to participants who are not computer literate. We therefore conducted a library and computer literacy workshop in orientation week which helped. An interprofessional learning environment can assist health professionals to operate outside their "traditional silos" leading to a more collaborative approach to the provision of care. Our experience may assist other organizations in developing similar programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ALTERNATIVE education
*COMPUTER literacy
*CONTINUING education
*CURRICULUM planning
*CURRICULUM
*PHILOSOPHY of education
*FOCUS groups
*INTERDISCIPLINARY education
*INTERPROFESSIONAL relations
*LEARNING strategies
*MEDICAL personnel
*SCIENTIFIC observation
*QUESTIONNAIRES
*ADULT education workshops
*TEACHING methods
*HUMAN services programs
*EVALUATION of human services programs
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08941912
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 120516504
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/CEH.0000000000000093