Course Summary
This micro-credential will be relevant to any healthcare professional in education, wishing to develop competency and expand their knowledge in the application of simulation.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
• Evidence of previous healthcare experience for minimum of 3 years.
Prerequisite Documents
• Professional Reference
• Curriculum Vitae
Application Details
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
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Duration
How is this MC delivered?
• Blended learning approach:
• Direct Contact: In-person tutorials and problem-based learning in the simulation suite in TCJ as well as online classes using Blackboard Collaborate platform.
• Directed Learning, Project work and Self-directed Learning
• 3 In-person days will be expected during the 12-week period (These days will be set out on commencement of course)
• Additional Online lectures including guest lectures from subject experts will be available for students to access live or as pre-recorded sessions.
• Online resources for directed learning will be available to students to facilitate flexibility for the learner and increase access
• Participants need to have access to a Window’s Based Laptop for simulation software application. The laptop needs to be able to run the latest Laerdal Lleap Software (this is version 8.1.0 at the time of writing). Software will be provided.