On-Demand Web-Based Clinical Educator Course
The education of audiologists and speech-language pathologists is dependent upon clinical instruction that is provided in an effective, evidence-based manner. This web-based course discusses a variety of key issues central to becoming an effective, evidence-based clinical educator/supervisor/preceptor. By completing the six modules in this course, learners will explore basic principles and obligations of clinical education. They will be introduced to evidence-based strategies for effective clinical instruction. Learners will examine the importance of effective communication, feedback and relationship building to the clinical education process. They will consider their obligation for ethical and culturally responsive engagement. Learners will have opportunities to reflect on how principles and techniques discussed in the course can be integrated into their own work in clinical education.
OUTLINE
Learner Objectives: By completion of the six modules in this course, the learner will be able to:
Module 1
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of the preceptor and clinical learner.
- Identify at least three characteristics of an effective preceptor.
Module 2
- Describe common models of clinical supervision.
- Utilize the ‘One Minute Preceptor’ approach to feedback.
Module 3
- Describe communication strategies that enhance preceptor-clinical learner relationships.
- Explain strategies to productively manage conflict.
Module 4
- List aspects of their culture and identity that are relevant to clinical education/precepting.
- Describe strategies related to culturally responsive teaching that they can incorporate into precepting for clinical learners.
Module 5
- Define and explain feedback, debriefing, and assessment/evaluation in clinical education.
- Discuss examples of how to engage in feedback, debriefing, and assessment in as a preceptor.
- Describe the role of clinical learner feedback for the preceptor and several ways to engage in that discussion.
Module 6
- Identify key ASHA Code of Ethics issues that relate to clinical education.
- Describe a situation common to working with clinical learners that may present an ethical challenge.
- Recognize opportunities that may require the preceptor to initiate a challenging conversation.
Successful completion of all six course modules will yield 0.3 ASHA CEUs in the area of clinical education, meeting the ASHA requirement for clinical educator/supervisor/preceptor training.
Last chance to enroll in CAPCSD’s previous clinical education eLearning course series!
The following four self-paced eLearning courses focusing on the process of clinical education will be available for enrollment until Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
- Foundations of Clinical Education - Modules 1-5
- Effective Student-Clinical Educator Relationships - Modules 1-5
- Feedback in the Clinical Education Environment - Modules 1-5
- Assessing Student Performance - Modules 1-5
Access Information
These courses are provided at no cost to CAPCSD member programs and their associates.
Member programs are encouraged to share the link to this resource with individuals engaged in the clinical instruction of graduate students in on-campus and off-campus sites. Strategies for disseminating course information may include email, email signatures, social media posts, learning management system (LMS), newsletters, clinical tracking systems, and in-person meetings.
If you are supervising graduate students for CAPCSD members, your university liaison has the access link to the course. You may identify CAPCSD member universities here and contact the university liaison.
Acknowledgments
Content Development:
Wendy Chase
Wendy Chase joined Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in July 2017 as Director of Clinical Education/Assistant Professor. Ms. Chase earned her B.S. at Central Michigan University and her M.A. at Northwestern University. She has over 30 years of experience in clinical positions treating clients from infancy through geriatrics. Her interests are focused on clinical education, gender-affirming communication treatment, and management of swallowing and voice in clients with ventilator dependency. Her current challenge is to finish her dissertation in competency-based education.
Financial Disclosure: Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions: Employee (Ongoing)
Non-Financial Disclosure: CAPCSD Clinical Education Committee member (2023/24): Received no compensation
Andy Clare
Andy Clare, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIS, serves as the Assistant Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences at George Washington University. His clinical areas of expertise include Dysphagia, Aphasia, Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders, and Aural Rehabilitation. He teaches classes in Dysphagia, Aural Rehabilitation and Clinical Methods for Speech-Language Pathology. His research interests center on refining clinical education processes for students and supervisors in Communication Sciences and Disorders. He currently serves as the chair of the CAPCSD Clinical Education Committee.
Financial Disclosure: The George Washington University: Employee (Ongoing)
Non-Financial Disclosure: CAPCSD Clinical Education Committee Chair (2023/24): Received no compensation
Christi Masters
Christi Masters, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University. She provides clinical education to graduate students, and her primary areas of clinical practice are early intervention and pediatric stuttering. She also teaches the Introduction to Communicative Disorders course at the undergraduate level. She serves as a member of the CAPCSD Clinical Education Committee.
Financial Disclosure: Purdue University: Employee (Ongoing)
Non-Financial Disclosure: CAPCSD Clinical Education Committee member (2023/24): Received no compensation
Jonette Owen
Jonette Owen, Au.D., M.H.A., FNAP, CH-AP, obtained her Au.D. from Salus University and an M.H.A. from Penn State University. Dr. Owen has a long history of leadership at the state level. ON the national level, she is a subject matter expert in precepting, clinical education, and guidelines/strategic document development.
Dr. Owen multifaceted clinical experience specializes in advanced diagnostics and amplification rehabilitation. As Associate Dean of Clinical Education, Dr. Owen oversees clinical education at the Osborne College of Audiology. Dr. Owen is experienced in developing policies, establishing a Standardized Patient Program, and representing audiology on interprofessional committees. Dr. Owen is a National Academies of Practice Fellow and an Audiology Alumna of the Year at Salus University.
Financial Disclosure: Salus at Drexel University: Employee (Ongoing)
Non-Financial Disclosure: CAPCSD Clinical Education Committee member (2023/24): Received no compensation
Hannah Siburt
Hannah Siburt, Au.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Director of the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is also the director of the UNC Audiology LEND Program. Her primary areas of interest include supporting children and families with hearing loss and developmental disabilities, and rural healthcare. She provides service to the profession through several professional organizations including CAPCSD, AAA, and the NC-EDHI Advisory Committee.
Financial Disclosure: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Employee (Ongoing)
Non-Financial Disclosure: CAPCSD Clinical Education Committee member (2023/24): Received no compensation
Anu Subramanian
Anu Subramanian, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Iowa. She supervises graduate students in stuttering and early childhood clinical placements. Her interests are in clinical practice in early childhood, stuttering, and clinical education. Anu serves the CAPCSD Clinical Education Committee.
Financial Disclosure: University of Iowa: Employee (Ongoing)
Non-Financial Disclosure: CAPCSD Clinical Education Committee member (2023/24): Received no compensation
Chizuko Tamaki
Chiz Tamaki, Au.D., Ph.D., is Professor in the Department of Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences, School of Human Services and Sciences; and Director of AuD Program; at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. She teaches Diagnostic Audiology, Vestibular Studies, Clinical Supervision, and Professional Issues courses; and coordinates off-site clinical experiences for the AuD Program. Additionally, she mentors students in the HSLS PhD Program. Her area of research involves vestibular and balance functions, especially in deaf older adults.
Financial Disclosure: Gallaudet University: Employee (Ongoing)
Non-Financial Disclosure: CAPCSD Clinical Education Committee member (2023/24): Received no compensation
Production Editors
- Andy Clare
- Mandie McKenzie
- Kevin McNamara
Sound Editing
- Kevin McNamara
Narrator
- Michael G. Sayers
eLearning course Development
- Blue Sky eLearn
ASHA CEUs
The materials are at an introductory level. Continuing education units are available through ASHA.
