Purpose:
The purpose of this Short Learning Programme (SLP) is to provide practical learning, guidance, and assistance in a real-world environment, specifically targeting the enhancement of clinical education through effective preceptorship. Preceptorship programs, prevalent in sectors such as nursing, medicine, education, and business, offer an excellent opportunity for students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings, build essential skills, and learn from experienced practitioners.
This SLP aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in healthcare by equipping preceptors with the necessary skills and knowledge to serve as effective educators, mentors, and role models. By focusing on the professional development of preceptors, the program seeks to foster a culture of lifelong learning and reflective practice. Ultimately, this ensures that new healthcare practitioners are well-prepared to deliver high-quality patient care and address the evolving challenges of the healthcare workforce
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Pricing: R4500.00
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Proposed Schedule:
Title: Enhancing Clinical Education through Effective Preceptorship
Duration: 1 Week (5 Days, 40 Contact Hours, 80–100 Notional Hours)
Mode of Delivery: Blended (Face-to-Face Workshops, Group Work, Clinical Simulation, Self-Study)
Target Audience: Health Professionals
Programme Structure:
Enhancing Clinical Education through Effective Preceptorship
Duration: 1 Week (5 days)
Target Group: Health Professionals
Delivery Mode: Blended (Face-to-face workshops + Online resources + Clinical practicum)
Credits: Equivalent to 8-10 credits (80–100 notional hours)
Day 1: Orientation & Foundations of Preceptorship
- Understand the role of preceptorship in nursing education.
- Differentiate preceptorship from mentorship and clinical facilitation.
- Identify principles of adult learning theory applicable to clinical education.
- Introduction to preceptorship models (traditional, team, blended).
- Adult learning theories (Knowles, Kolb).
- National and institutional policies (e.g., SANC guidelines).
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Ice-breaker: "My best/worst clinical learning experience."
- Group activity: Mapping expectations of a preceptor.
Day 2: Roles, Responsibilities & Clinical Teaching Skills
- Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate strategies for clinical teaching and role modelling.
- Recognize responsibilities in guiding, assessing, and supporting students.
- Content
- Role clarity: Preceptor, student, educator.
- Teaching at the bedside: demonstration, questioning, feedback.
- Managing diverse learners in rural/urban contexts.
- Activities
- Role-play: Conducting a clinical teaching session.
- Peer feedback exercise.
- Case study: Handling underperforming students.
Day 3: Assessment, Feedback & Student Support
- Apply assessment tools fairly and consistently.
- Provide effective feedback that promotes learning.
- Identify student support needs (academic, emotional, social).
- Principles of formative & summative assessment.
- Feedback models (e.g., Pendleton, Sandwich, Reflective feedback).
- Supporting struggling learners.
- Workshop on developing rubrics/checklists.
- Simulated feedback session.
- Reflection exercise: "Feedback I wish I had received."
Day 4: Communication, Ethics & Professionalism in Preceptorship
- Apply effective communication strategies in clinical supervision.
- Integrate ethical and professional standards in preceptorship practice.
- Communication and conflict management skills.
- Cultural competence and inclusivity in diverse clinical settings.
- Ethical issues: boundaries, fairness, confidentiality.
- Group discussion: Ethical dilemmas in preceptorship.
- Role-play: Managing conflict with students or staff.
- Case-based scenarios on professionalism.
Day 5: Reflection, Evaluation & Action Planning
- Evaluate personal preceptorship practice.
- Develop a personal action plan to enhance preceptorship in clinical education.
- Commit to continuous professional development.
- Reflective practice (Gibbs’ cycle, Schön’s model).
- Evaluating the effectiveness of preceptorship.
- Planning for sustainability (peer support, institutional backing).
- Portfolio development (lesson plan + reflection).
- Group presentations: Action plans for strengthening preceptorship at participants’ institutions.
- Course evaluation.
Assessment Methods
- Participation in discussions, role-plays, and reflections.
- Peer feedback exercises.
- Short written assignment/quiz on preceptorship concepts.
- Practical demonstration of a clinical teaching/feedback session.
- Portfolio submission (lesson plan, reflection, action plan).
Course Materials
- Facilitator’s guide.
- Student workbook/handout with key readings, checklists, and reflection templates.
- Online repository of case studies, articles, and videos.
Targeted Population: Health professionals
Contact Person: Mrs. F. Mampunge - Sikwentu
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