Course outline Code: PAR311 Title: Clinical Leadership and Mentorship Faculty of: Science, Health, Education and Engineering Teaching Session: Semester 1 Year: 2016 Course Coordinator: Matthew Lane Email: [email protected] Course Moderator: Belinda Flanagan

1.

What is this course about?

1.1

Course description

This course will your develop foundation knowledge of leadership and mentorship within contemporary paramedic practice. You will analyse theories of leadership and mentorship within the context of health and social care, as well as be provided with opportunities to develop a greater insight into your personal leadership and mentorship qualities. The course aims to prepare you for clinical practice and demonstrate the paramedic’s role in patient safety, clinical audit and clinical governance.

1.2

Course content

• Nature and context of clinical leadership and mentorship • Understanding professional supervision and mentorship • Non-technical skills in the context of leadership and mentorship • Self-development in the context of clinical leadership and transformational practice • Critical reflection of personal leadership experiences taken from the paramedic practice environment • Analysis of clinical leadership challenges in a paramedic practice environment

2.

Unit value

12 units

Version Semester 1 2016

Recfind file Number: F14986

Page 2 Course Outline: PAR311 Clinical Leadership and Mentorship 3. How does this course contribute to my learning? On successful completion of this course you You will be assessed on the Completing these tasks should be able to: learning outcome in task/s: successfully will contribute to you becoming: Analyse styles and principles of leadership and apply these concepts to the provision of paramedic services Critically reflect on personal leadership and mentorship skills and qualities in the context of professional paramedic practice Evaluate the advantages and limitations of differing educational models in the context of changing demand for health services. Demonstrate an ability to undertake formal and informal peer assessment to guide the learning of others Participate in group work to develop colleagues through coaching and mentorship

4.

Task 2

Creative and Critical Thinkers

Task 1 Task 3

Ethical

Task 3

Sustainability-focussed.

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3

Empowered.

Creative and critical thinkers.

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the Undergraduate Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of “prerequisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”

4.1

Enrolment restrictions

Students must be enrolled in SC395

4.2

Pre-requisites

PAR102

4.3

Co-requisites

Nil

4.4

Anti-requisites

Nil

4.5

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (optional)

Nil

5.

How am I going to be assessed?

5.1

Grading scale

Standard – High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL)

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5.2

Assessment tasks Individual or Group

Weighting %

Individual

3

PAR311 Assessment Tasks Critical Reflection Critical Reflection Presentation

4

Essay

Task No. 1 2

When should I submit?

Where should I submit it?

Formative

What is the duration / length? 500 words

WK 4

In-Class

Individual

10%

500 words

WK 8

Safe Assign

Group

40%

Presentation

WK 10

In-Class

Individual

50%

2000 words

WK 13

Safe Assign

Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection Goal:

The goal of this assessment is to undertake a critical reflection analysing individual’s personal mentorship and leadership qualities in the context of professional paramedic practice. The reflection will be peer assessed to provide opportunities for students to formally guide the learning of others.. Product: Critical Reflection Format: 1 critical reflection of 500 words which analyses personal qualities of practitioners in relation to their future leadership and mentorship role. Criteria You will be assessed on:  Ethical: o Critically reflect on personal leadership and mentorship skills and qualities in the context of professional paramedic practice  Empowered: o Demonstrate an ability to undertake formal and informal peer assessment to guide the learning of others  Creative and Critical Thinkers: o Participate in group work to develop colleagues through coaching and mentorship o Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Information literacy Graduate Communication Graduate

Page 4 Course Outline: PAR311 Clinical Leadership and Mentorship Assessment Task 2: Presentation Goal:

The goal of this assessment is to give you an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of leadership styles and principles in practical paramedic context. Product: Presentation Format: You will work with your peers to analyse and evaluate leadership styles and principles in relation to a pre-recorded video demonstrating the provision of paramedic services. You will also be required to discuss the advantages and challenges you faced in working in a group to undertake this assessment task. Criteria You will be assessed on:  Creative and Critical Thinkers: o Analyse styles and principles of leadership and how it applies to the provision of paramedic services o Participate in group work to develop colleagues through coaching and mentorship  Empowered: o Demonstrate an ability to undertake formal and informal peer assessment to guide the learning of others  Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Problem solving Graduate Information Literacy Graduate

Page 5 Course Outline: PAR311 Clinical Leadership and Mentorship Assessment Task 3: Essay Goal:

The goal of this assessment is for you to demonstrate an understanding of the skills and qualities required to be an effective mentor in preparation for professional paramedic practice. Product: Essay Format: An individual 2000 word essay which discusses mentoring in the context of paramedic practice. Criteria You will be assessed on:  Ethical: o Critically reflect on personal leadership and mentorship skills and qualities in the context of professional paramedic practice  Sustainability: o Evaluate the advantages and limitations of differing educational models in the context of changing demand for health services  Empowered: o Demonstrate an ability to undertake formal and informal peer assessment to guide the learning of others  Creative and Critical Thinkers: o Participate in group work to develop colleagues through coaching and mentorship o Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Communication Graduate Problem solving Graduate Information Literacy Graduate

5.3

Additional assessment requirements

Blackboard As a student enrolled in this course you will have access to course information on the Blackboard site. You are strongly recommended to log onto the course site on a regular ensure you have adequate internet access (either off campus or on-campus) in order to access Blackboard regularly and to complete required assessment tasks. Safe Assign In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks are submitted electronically via Safe Assign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that Safe Assign has access to. If required, details of how to submit via Safe Assign will be provided on the Blackboard site of the course. Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct

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5.4

Submission penalties

Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate:  5% (of the assessment task’s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task.  10% (of the assessment task’s identified value) for the third day  20% (of the assessment task’s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task.  A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.

6. How is the course offered? 6.1

Directed study hours

37 hours (2hrs/week Lecture); 3 hrs Workshop in Weeks 4, 6, 8; 4 hrs workshop in Week 10

6.2

Teaching semester/session(s) offered

Semester 1 each year

6.3

Course activities

Teaching Week / Module

What key concepts/content will I learn?

1

Clinical Leadership and Mentorship

2

Clinical Leadership Styles

3

The importance of selfreflection in leadership

4

Crew Resource Management 1

5

Crew Resource Management 2

6

Crew Resource Management 3

7

Managing stress as a leader

8

Mentorship within the paramedic profession

What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Activities Independent Study Activities Lecture: Clinical Leadership and Mentorship; Action Learning Sets Lecture: Leadership styles in paramedic practice; MyersBriggs self-assessment Lecture: Reflective writing in clinical leadership; Myers-Briggs feedback Lecture: Communication and Feedback Workshop: Communication and Feedback activities; Formative assessment of reflections Lecture: creating and managing teams; decision making; Leadership in Action Lecture: Personal qualities Workshop: Video captureleadership in action Lecture: stress in the ambulance service Lecture: Mentorship within the paramedic profession Workshop: constructivism; assessment of reflections

Group Work: Action Learning Sets (ALS) Group Work: ALS – rules and learning contract Group work: ALS – reflection on Myers-Briggs result Group Work: ALS – assessment of reflections

Group Work: ALS – Leadership in Action activity

Group Work: ALS – Video capture- leadership in action Group Work: ALS – Managing stress Group Work: ALS – reflections

Page 7 Course Outline: PAR311 Clinical Leadership and Mentorship The teaching skills of a Lecture: The teaching skills of a Group Work: ALS – group mentor mentor analysis of working in teams 10 Video presentations Lecture: Video presentations Group Work: ALS – video presentation 11 Teach the Teacher Mentorship within QAS Group Work: ALS – mentorship in paramedic practice 12 Course summary Lecture: Ethical reflection Group work: ALS – group closure Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation. 9

7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1

Prescribed text(s)

Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below: Author Blaber, AY & Harris, G

Year 2014

Title Clinical Leadership for Paramedics

Publisher Open University Press

Gopee, N

2011

Mentoring and Supervision in Healthcare

Sage

Swanwick, T & McKimm, J

2010

ABC of Clinical Leadership

Wiley-Blackwell

7.2

Required and recommended readings

Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its Blackboard site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course: DRISCOLL, J. (2007) Practicing Clinical Supervision: A reflective approach for healthcare professionals, Sydney, Balliere Tindale Elsevier. DELANY, C. & MOLLOY, E. (2009) Clinical Education in the Health Professions, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.

7.3

Specific requirements

N/A

7.4

Risk management

There is minimal health and safety risk in this course. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the Health and Safety policies and procedures applicable within campus areas.

8.

How can I obtain help with my studies?

In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Student Life and Learning provides additional assistance to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: +61 7 5430 1226 or Email: [email protected]

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Links to relevant University policies and procedures

For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including:  Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs  Review of Assessment and Final Grades  Supplementary Assessment  Administration of Central Examinations  Deferred Examinations  Student Academic Misconduct  Students with a Disability http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-and-executive/policies-and-procedures#academic-learningand-teaching

10. Faculty specific information General enquiries Student Central - Building C Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 Fax: +61 7 5430 2882 Email: [email protected]