Introduction to Clinical Education
Dates 12th and 13th of January, 2016
Venue: 103-4, Trinity College, 7-9 South Leinster Street, Dublin 2
This course is for therapists new to the role of practice educator and for those who would like
to refresh their knowledge of the education programme, the learning needs of students and
the assessment of student learning. It aims to provide therapists with knowledge of the
undergraduate education programme provided by Trinity College and to provide them with
knowledge and skills that will enable them to facilitate student learning during clinical
placements.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course therapists should
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Be familiar with the content and structure of undergraduate education of the
Dept. of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, Trinity College
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Be aware of the general student learning objectives throughout the programme
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Be familiar with the learning goals, structure and timing of clinical placements
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Be familiar with the roles and responsibilities of College, students and practice
educators and the Guidelines for Good Practice in Practice Education (Therapy
Project Office May, 2008).
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Be able to plan, implement and facilitate student learning in their clinical settings
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Apply principles of learning and feedback as appropriate to students as adult
learners
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Be familiar with the assessment schedule and with the application of the
competencies frame work to formative and summative evaluation of
performance in the clinical setting
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Be familiar with the competency areas evaluated by the
Outline programme (Provisional)
Tuesday, 12th of January, 2016
9.45 Overview of undergraduate education programme
11.00 Overview of the clinical education programme
11.45 Practice education – roles and responsibilities
2.00 Placement practicalities and possibilities
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Placement pathways
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Schedules and learning objectives
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Induction packs
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Health and safety
Roinn an Staidéir Chliniciúil ar Urlabhra
agus Teanga
Clinical Speech and Language Studies
T +353 1 896 1496
Scoil na nEolaíochtaí Teangeolaíochta,
School of Linguistic,
F +353 1 232 1005
Speech & Communication Sciences,
cslssec@tcd.ie
Trinity College Dublin,
www.tcd.ie/slscs/clinical-speech-language
Urlabhra agus Cumarsáide,
Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath,
Ollscoil Átha Cliath,
Baile Átha Cliath 2, Éire.
The University of Dublin,
Dublin 2, Ireland.
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Fitness to practice
Wednesday, 13th. of January, 2016
9.30 Evaluating clinical competencies
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Competency development- expected progression in knowledge, skills and
professional practice
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Student assessments and clinical examinations
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Formative assessments
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Giving and receiving feedback
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Summative assessments
2.00- 5.00 Revised Student Clinical Competency Evaluation
This session is open to all practice educators and will introduce therapists to the revised
Student National Clinical Competency Evaluation (2015).
If you are interested in attending either the full course or the introduction to the revised Student
National Clinical Competency Evaluation (2015) workshop please contact
Sarah Ryan
Executive Officer
Department of Clinical Speech and Language Studies
7-9 South Leinster Street
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Dublin 2, Ireland.
+353 1 896 1496
cslssec@tcd.ie
Roinn an Staidéir Chliniciúil ar Urlabhra
agus Teanga
Clinical Speech and Language Studies
T +353 1 896 1496
Scoil na nEolaíochtaí Teangeolaíochta,
School of Linguistic,
F +353 1 232 1005
Speech & Communication Sciences,
cslssec@tcd.ie
Trinity College Dublin,
www.tcd.ie/slscs/clinical-speech-language
Urlabhra agus Cumarsáide,
Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath,
Ollscoil Átha Cliath,
Baile Átha Cliath 2, Éire.
The University of Dublin,
Dublin 2, Ireland.
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Educators, Supervisors, Mentors and Gatekeepers
22nd of January, 2016 (1.30-4.00pm)
(Tea / Coffee and snacks available from 1.30)
Venue Room 103-4, 7-9 South Leinster Street Trinity College, Dublin 2
This workshop is for practice educators involved in fostering and examining the development of
clinical competencies in final year students. It begins with an informal lunch to allow therapists to
meet the mentors / examiners who will be supporting the students assigned to their clinics. The
workshop focuses on the competencies to be developed during the final placement and provides
opportunities for discussion on assessment formats and examination procedures.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the workshop practice educators should be
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familiar with the structure of the SS final placement
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aware of the learning objectives set for the assigned research days
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aware of the structure and contents of the clinical examination
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familiar with Level 3 of the National Student Clinical Competency Evaluation Forms
The workshop will be followed by the
Annual Practice Education Meeting
Postponed from September 2015
to
22nd of January, 2016 (4-6pm)
Venue Room 005, Ground floor 7-9 South Leinster Street Trinity College, Dublin 2
The annual clinical educator meeting provides an opportunity for therapists and educators to share
their experiences of problems encountered and solutions found during practice placements. The
meeting provides a forum for a review of placement education and for explorations of possible
changes in learning objectives, placement types and timings. The focus this year is on the revised
Student Clinical Competency Evaluation forms.
Please let Sarah Ryan Executive Officer (cslssec@tcd.ie)know if you can attend
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