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Roles and Needs of 21st Century Health Professional Educators

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This course examines the competencies and roles required of 21st-century health professions educators and how education can respond to evolving healthcare demands. Learners analyze gaps between current training and system needs, evaluate technology integration, compare teaching models, and apply the FAIR principles to inclusive learning.

Syllabus

  • Analyse the generic competencies required of 21st-century health professionals in the context of evolving healthcare needs.
  • Evaluate the significance of generic competencies in the healthcare field and their impact on patient outcomes.
  • Explain the current demands of the healthcare system and how they influence health professions education.
  • Create a comprehensive gap analysis to identify discrepancies between current healthcare education and the demands of the healthcare system.
  • Identify gaps in the current healthcare education system and propose strategies to address these gaps.
  • Evaluate the benefits and challenges of integrating technology into health professionals' training programs.
  • Identify the key roles of a 21st-century health professions educator and their importance in modern healthcare education.
  • Compare the "sage on the stage" and "guide by the side" teaching models and their effectiveness in health professions education.
  • Demonstrate the application of the FAIR principles (Feedback, Activity, Individualisation, and Relevance) in a health professions education setting to create an inclusive learning environment.

Taught by

Centre for Lifelong Learning

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