James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

NS5344 - Clinical Coaching

Subject Description

In the healthcare environment, clinical coaches work to support the professional learning and development for a variety of learners to maximise their potential. In this subject, students will explore contemporary frameworks and strategies that inform the role of a clinical coach. Students will reflect on their own values and beliefs about healthcare education, and the influence of these on the practice of clinical coaching.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically reflect on self and professional development needs as a clinical coach
• Interpret and apply key frameworks and strategies that inform clinical coaching
• Critically analyse the role of the clinical coach in relation to other educational roles in healthcare
• Devise an action plan based on clinical coaching frameworks and strategies to facilitate clinical learning and development in a healthcare context

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Case study analysis - (40%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Availabilities