Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education (PGDipClinEd)
Teaching
A course by
University of Auckland
Enables clinicians to become excellent educators and researchers in clinical education. Particularly relevant for doctors, clinical nurse educators, and health professionals engaged in teaching.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Grafton, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Understand principles of adult learning in healthcare
Graduates will understand how adult learning theories are applied within clinical and medical education environments.
Develop curriculum and assessment strategies
Students will gain skills in curriculum planning, evaluation, and the assessment of clinical performance.
Use innovative teaching methods
Ability to use simulation, e-learning, and other contemporary educational methods in clinical teaching.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education (PGDipClinEd) is designed for doctors, clinical nurse educators, and other health professionals engaged in teaching in the healthcare sector. The programme teaches educational theory, curriculum planning, clinical teaching methods, simulation and e-learning, evaluation and assessment, and the latest trends in clinical education. Flexible learning formats and research project opportunities are available.
Course Content
- Core principles of educational theory
- Curriculum planning
- Clinical teaching
- Simulation in education
- E-learning
- Evaluation and assessment
- Current trends in clinical education
- Theory and Practice of Clinical Education (CLINED 715 or NURSING 741)
- Assessing Clinical Performance (CLINED 716)
- Elective courses from clinical education, nursing, and population health
- Research projects in area of interest
What you need to know first
Relevant qualification in a clinical (health) discipline
Applicants are generally required to be engaged in clinical teaching
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Clinical Education
Higher Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Clinical Educator
Medical Teacher
Curriculum Planner in Health Professions Education