Section 2: Preparing for an IP Placement - Clinical Educators

Introduction

This section of Module 2 was developed specifically for clinical educators within the IP Placement. While all clinical educators may not be intimately involved in the IP student tutorials they play a crucial role in the overall teaching and learning that occurs in an IP placement. The module will provide you with an overview of your role and how you can maximize the teaching and learning of collaborative practice.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the module you will be able to describe:

1. The term clinical educator.
2. The roles and responsibilities of a clinical educator on a clinical learning unit.
3. Teaching and learning strategies to foster IPE learning.
4. Methods of evaluation of the IPE components of the placement.