approved clinical instructor workshop introduction to clinical education
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APPROVED CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP
Introduction to Clinical Education
PURPOSE
Standardize clinical learning Maximize clinical learning Standardize clinical evaluation
• consistency• equity• fairness
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR EDUCATOR (CIE)
ATC or Physician Attends CIE Seminar Minimum 3 years of work experience Assists in developing, implementing, and
evaluating a clinical education program
APPROVED CLINCIAL INSTRUCTOR (ACI)
ATC Minimum 1 year of work experience Completed ACI training Provides formal instruction and evaluation
of clinical proficiencies Provides direct supervision of students
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR (CI)
ATC or other healthcare professional Minimum 1 year of work experience Teaches, evaluates, and supervises students
in field experiences NO formal evaluation of clinical
proficiencies
ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT (ATS)
Student enrolled in a CAAHEP accredited entry-level Athletic Training Education Program
CLINICAL EDUCATION
Students’ formal acquisition, practice, and evaluation of clinical proficiencies
Concurrent clinical education • minimum period of 2 academic years• associated with academic credit• requires a syllabus
CLINICAL EDUCATION cont.
Direct supervision from an ACI• classroom• laboratory• clinical education experiences
Supervision from a CI• field experiences
CLINICAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Integration of the following skills:• psychomotor skills• cognitive skills• affective skills• clinical proficiency skills
Occurs under the direct supervision of an ACI
DIRECT SUPERVISION
Formal instruction and evaluation of clinical proficiencies by an ACI
Constant visual and auditory interaction between the ACI and ATS
ACI is physically present
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Informal learning Practice clinical proficiencies under the
supervision of an ACI or a CI Exposure requirements
• upper extremity• lower extremity• equipment intensive• general medical
SUPERVISION
An ACI or a CI plans, advises, and evaluates the ATS in field experiences
Daily personal or verbal contact between the ACI/CI and ATS
FIRST RESPONDER
An ATS certified in first aid and CPR Assistance is readily accessible by
telephone or walkie-talkie Assistance provided by ATC or EMS NOT a component of clinical education
CLINICAL SETTING
Clinical environment where health care services are provided
Primary settings • athletic training facilities• athletic practices• competitive events
Secondary settings
EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES
Educational content required of entry-level Athletic Training Education Programs
CLINICAL PROFICIENCIES
Clinical skills that entry-level athletic trainers should possess
Qualitative assessment of clinical education
THE ROLE OF THE ACI
“Guide by the Side” Clinical education objectives emphasize:
• clinical judgement• critical thinking• planning and carrying out treatments• communication skills
Role model
QUESTIONS???