Clinical Education

The Clinical Education course from University of Plymouth is designed to meet your needs if you are a doctor, dentist or healthcare professional. Develop knowledge and skills in teaching, learning and assessment, and build your confidence as a clinical educator. On successful completion of this award you may choose to progress onto a second year of study towards a postgraduate diploma.

Career opportunities

This program will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills for multiple roles within the clinical educational environment.

Maximise your impact by educating others and build your confidence as a learner and as a teacher. Graduate with formal recognition of your teaching skills to build a portfolio career that may include engaging in education scholarship and research, and leading change through education development.

You will gain the necessary evidence to apply for membership of The Academy of Medical Educators which will support appraisal and GMC recognition. Additionally, recognition by The Higher Education Academy for Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) supports you with contracts in Higher Education.

Course include:

• Principles of Learning and Teaching in Clinical Education

• Assessment, Feedback and Evaluation: Principles and Practices

• Contemporary Issues in Clinical Education