This module, which is integral to the MSc/PGDiploma/PGCert in Medical and Healthcare Education. The focus of this module is supervision in a clinical setting.

Clinical supervision may be regarded as an essential part of clinical practice. However, there are many interpretations and models of clinical supervision. This module will assist medical and health and care practitioners to enhance their understanding of the theory and practice of clinical supervision and to develop their supervisory skills. 

Typically, the module content may include definitions and models of clinical supervision, the clinical supervisory relationship and boundary issues including ethico-legal and contractual consideration in clinical supervision. It may also typically contain issues such as risk and confidentiality and practical strategies for dealing with common trainee issues. However, emerging trends in the topic mean that the module content may alter as new evidence becomes available.

Content

Includes the following:

• Models of clinical supervision

• Teaching and mentoring

• The clinical supervisory relationship and boundary issues

• Transference and counter-transference

• Applying educational theories

• The supervision experience from the learner’s perspective

Specific Entry Requirements

Job role/professional practice that includes medical/health education/clinical supervision. 

Full time students should have had relevant and recent applicable work experience.