Transcript APPROVED CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP

APPROVED CLINICAL
INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP
Introduction to Clinical Education
PURPOSE
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Standardize clinical learning
Maximize clinical learning
Standardize clinical evaluation
• consistency
• equity
• fairness
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
EDUCATOR (CIE)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Student enrolled in a CAAHEP accredited
entry-level Athletic Training Education
Program
CLINICAL EDUCATION
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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.
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Direct supervision from an ACI
• classroom
• laboratory
• clinical education experiences
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Supervision from a CI
• field experiences
CLINICAL EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
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Integration of the following skills:
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psychomotor skills
cognitive skills
affective skills
clinical proficiency skills
Occurs under the direct supervision of an
ACI
DIRECT SUPERVISION
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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
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Informal learning
Practice clinical proficiencies under the
supervision of an ACI or a CI
Exposure requirements
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upper extremity
lower extremity
equipment intensive
general medical
SUPERVISION
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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
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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
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Clinical environment where health care
services are provided
Primary settings
• athletic training facilities
• athletic practices
• competitive events
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Secondary settings
EDUCATIONAL
COMPETENCIES
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Educational content required of entry-level
Athletic Training Education Programs
CLINICAL PROFICIENCIES
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Clinical skills that entry-level athletic trainers
should possess
 Qualitative assessment of clinical education
THE ROLE OF THE ACI
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“Guide by the Side”
Clinical education objectives emphasize:
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clinical judgement
critical thinking
planning and carrying out treatments
communication skills
Role model
QUESTIONS???