Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education PGDipClinEd
Education studies
A course by
University of Auckland
Enables clinical teachers and health professionals to become excellent educators and researchers in clinical education through advanced study of teaching, curriculum, assessment, and clinical training methods.
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand and apply educational theory
Graduates will gain a strong grounding in the principles of adult learning theory as applied in healthcare settings.
Curriculum design and planning
Participants will develop skills to design, evaluate, and assess curricula in clinical education.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education (PGDipClinEd) at the University of Auckland is designed for health professionals such as doctors, clinical nurse educators, and allied health professionals who have a role in education. The programme equips graduates with deep understanding and skills in adult learning theory, curriculum planning, clinical teaching, simulation, e-learning, and assessment in healthcare settings. It offers flexible study options and opportunities for research. Graduates become skilled leaders and innovators in health professional education.
Course Content
- Educational theory and adult learning principles
- Curriculum planning for clinical education
- Clinical teaching methodologies
- Simulation in clinical education
- E-learning approaches
- Evaluation and assessment
- Current trends in clinical education
- Research projects in clinical education
- Core paper: CLINED 715 Theory and Practice of Clinical Education or NURSING 741 Education for Clinical Practice
- Elective topics from CLINED 703-719 and POPLHLTH 701
Entry Requirements
A recognised bachelors degree in a relevant field (typically in a health profession such as medicine, nursing, or allied health).
Build towards these roles
Clinical educator roles in health services and academic settingsLeadership roles in clinical training programmesProfessional development for medical and health practitioners involved in education
Build skills in these industries
HealthMedical EducationClinical Training
