Become a Clinical Educator
To be an Intern Foundation Program-credentialed site, either the preceptor or another pharmacist at the workplace is required to be the intern’s credentialed Clinical Educator. This pharmacist completes a Clinical Educator training course to ensure they are supported to deliver effective workplace learning.
Credentialed Clinical Educator (CE) training
The Clinical Educator training course is a free, online program available to preceptors and supervisors of students and interns enrolled in Monash University placement and internship programs. The course explores the best-practice for education and learning in pharmacy environments. It consists of self-directed online modules, reflection exercises and online workshops.
The time commitment is approximately six hours of online material, and 3 hours of online workshops. Upon completion of the course, the Clinical Educator will be offered to receive affiliate access to Monash University, enabling access to Monash University library resources.
Online modules
| Educational theory and focus on learning |
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| Explores the competencies required to be a clinical supervisor. Designed to develop a shared understanding of key concepts used to describe the various roles you would fulfill in the role of a clinical supervisor. |
| Communication skills for supervisors |
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Examines communication and the impacts to learners, including:
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| Problem solving and evaluation |
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| Focuses on managing learners' performance, workplace risk assessment in relation to learners, and evaluating your own clinical supervision. |
It is suggested that 9 hours of Group-2 CPD (or 18 CPD credits) be included in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan.
| The program addresses pharmacist competency standards*, including: | |
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| 1.1 | Uphold professionalism in practice |
| 1.2 | Observe and promote ethical standards |
| 1.4 | Maintain and extend professional competence |
| 1.5 | Apply expertise in professional practice |
| 1.6 | Contribute to continuous improvement in quality and safety |
| 2.1 | Collaborate and work in partnership for the delivery of patient-centred, culturally responsive care |
| 2.2 | Collaborate with professional colleagues |
| 2.3 | Communicate effectively |
| 2.4 | Apply interpersonal communication skills to address problems |
| 4.1 | Show leadership of self |
| 4.2 | Manage professional contribution |
| 4.3 | Show leadership in practice |
| 4.4 | Participate in organisational planning and review |
| 4.5 | Plan and manage physical and financial resources |
| 4.6 | Plan, manage and build human resources capability |
| 5.1 | Deliver education and training |
*National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia, 2016