HLED9103 Symbiotic Clinical Education for the Health Professions 3

This topic provides detailed exploration of two axis from the conceptual framework of symbiotic clinical education: namely the personal/professional axis and the government/community axis. This topic will build on the earlier understandings of symbiosis - which are that clinical education is most effective when there is a mutual benefit to all stakeholders involved. Students will explore through dialogue and debate two axis of the symbiotic clinical education model and extend their understandings of relationships and interconnections with all stakeholders in health professional education. This topic will explore the theoretical constructs that underpin the personal/professional aspects of clinical education and workforce development. Students are invited to explore examples from their own experiences and understandings.

This topic aims to:

• Explore the personal/professional axis of the symbiotic model
• Explore the government/community axis of the symbiotic model
• Critique the principles of symbiotic clinical education
• Engage peers in constructive debate on contemporary issues and understandings of clinical education

2. Critically evaluate the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders in the personal/professional axis of the symbiotic clinical education model
4. Critically evaluate the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders in the government/community axis of the symbiotic clinical education model
6. Critically analyse the role of the clinical educator in the personal/professional axis and government/community axis of the symbiotic model
8. Apply contemporary education practices to achieve symbiotic clinical education
10. Apply the symbiosis model to their own clinical practice context