CLAM6006
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces candidates to the foundations of management and leadership theory within the clinical context. It comprises the definition and analysis of management theory, characteristics and styles of leadership and introduces individual, group and organisational structures. This course runs concurrently with Clinical Medicine Service Provision B which requires group work both asynchronously and in real time. Foundations of Clinical Leadership and Management is designed to be largely theoretically based and self-directed.
Candidates studying this course are assumed to be health professionals who are registered with a Health Practitioner Registration Authority, national board, or another recognised accrediting body, and have completed a minimum of a three year degree with at least one year's experience in a clinical setting. Candidates are assumed to have academic reading and writing skills, ability to access and evaluate information from a variety of sources, skills in critical analysis, critical judgment, synthesis and evaluation as well as ability to conceptualise health professional practice.
Please note: CLAM6006 is only taught every alternate year. Please ensure you check your Planner or speak to your program advisor for enrolment advice.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2024.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Understand theoretical aspects of leadership and management;
2. Apply leadership and management theory and practical skills to real life leadership or management problems; and
3. Apply leadership and management skills to effectively manage clinical teams.
Content
Course content will be organised in themes across four modules:
- Chronology of Leadership Study and Practice;
- Dissection of The Dynamic Culture Leadership Model;
- Creating a Motivating Environment; and
- Leadership Power and Influence.
Content will be in the form of paper based and on-line readings, online recordings and powerpoint presentations, case examples and templates.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment 1
Written Assignment: Assignment 2
Written Assignment: Assignment 3
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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