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Network principles for prevocational medical training - HETI

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Learning model part 2: Self-directed learning<br />

In one sense, all education and <strong>training</strong> in the <strong>prevocational</strong> program involves self-directed learning.<br />

Only the commitment and the engagement of the trainee with their supervisors and patients<br />

trans<strong>for</strong>ms teaching, experience, guidelines, simulations and so on into an integrated understanding<br />

of clinical practice.<br />

One of the most important lessons of <strong>prevocational</strong> <strong>training</strong> is that clinical practice requires a<br />

permanent commitment to professional development and lifelong learning. This requires trainees to<br />

seek (and act on) feedback from supervisors and other clinicians.<br />

The purpose of supervised clinical practice is to support the development of an independent<br />

practitioner who is self-regulating, committed to evidence-based practice, and there<strong>for</strong>e committed to<br />

lifelong learning.<br />

An essential skill to be practised, developed and tested during <strong>prevocational</strong> <strong>training</strong> is self<br />

assessment. Safe clinicians:<br />

• z are aware of their skills and their limitations<br />

• z know what they do well, and when they are<br />

better referring a patient to someone with a<br />

different skill set<br />

• z can identify their weaknesses, and are able<br />

to plan and carry out actions to reduce those<br />

weaknesses<br />

• z know when to seek help or further <strong>training</strong><br />

• z know where to find advice and further<br />

in<strong>for</strong>mation.<br />

Key elements<br />

Self-directed learning is an individual responsibility, but DPETs and supervisors can help inculcate<br />

appropriate attitudes and behaviours to support it.<br />

Supervisors should ensure that trainees can bridge the gap between theory and practical experience so<br />

that they can solve problems using both reflection in action and reflection after action. Supevisors can<br />

help trainees understand their current level of competence and point trainees to methods of building<br />

competence that are appropriate to their current stage of development.<br />

Curriculum<br />

• z Framework: ACF<br />

• z Term objectives described in term description<br />

• z Individual trainee objectives described in trainee journal or learning plan.<br />

Trainee assessment<br />

1 Self-assessment in trainee journal or similar record<br />

2 The ACF includes several capabilities related to self-directed learning and professional<br />

development. These capabilities should be assessed by DPETs and supervisors. For example,<br />

the DPET should assess each trainee’s abilities in self-assessment. Does the trainee show<br />

insight and accurate assessment of abilities? Does the trainee pursue opportunities <strong>for</strong> learning?<br />

Program evaluation<br />

1 Do trainees keep journals, logbooks or other evidence of self-directed learning?<br />

2 Are DPETs and supervisors open to requests from trainees <strong>for</strong> individual <strong>training</strong> opportunities?<br />

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