CURV 803 - Teaching in the Clinical Setting
Course Description
Effective teaching in a clinical environment is a critical skill for healthcare professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes through education. Whether you're an emerging educator or an experienced healthcare practitioner, this microcredential validates the essential skills needed to design, implement, and assess teaching strategies in a clinical setting.
In Teaching in the Clinical Setting, you'll demonstrate your ability to deliver impactful education to students, peers, and patients. From planning and structuring lessons to adapting teaching methods for diverse learning needs, this microcredential assesses the skills necessary to engage and educate effectively in clinical environments.
You will also be required to:
- Develop and deliver lesson plans tailored to clinical settings and learner needs
- Implement two teaching strategies and relevant visual aids that support diverse learning styles and promote active participation
- Evaluate teaching effectiveness through feedback and reflective practices to continuously improve your educational approach
What to Expect
When you enrol in this microcredential, you’ll gain access to resources and exercises designed to refresh your skills in teaching within clinical settings, including bedside, clinic, and procedural environments. You’ll then complete an assessment demonstrating your ability to design and execute effective teaching strategies for diverse clinical scenarios. An expert will review your submission and provide personalized feedback. If you meet our standard for expertise, you’ll earn a Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Curv microcredential from The Chang School that validates your ability to:
- Develop and deliver lesson plans tailored to bedside, clinic, and procedural settings
- Utilize teaching strategies that address diverse learning needs and engage participants actively
- Implement effective instructional techniques that promote learner understanding and patient safety
- Assess the impact of your teaching and adapt methods based on feedback and learner performance
For the assessment, you will:
- Be assigned a realistic clinical scenario requiring you to design a teaching session for students or healthcare professionals in a bedside, clinic, or procedural setting
- Use a provided template to outline your lesson plan, teaching methods, learning objectives, and evaluation techniques
- Record a video walkthrough explaining your teaching strategy and the rationale behind your approach
Meet the Curv Creator
This microcredential was created by Dr. Herbert Brill, practicing Pediatric Gastroenterology at William Osler Health System, and Hepatology and Advanced Endoscopy at McMaster Children’s Hospital. He is currently a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto, Professor of Pediatrics at McMaster University, and Associate Clinical Professor at the TMU School of Medicine. Dr. Brill is also Chair of the Research Ethics Board at Osler and Director of the Clerkship at the TMU School of Medicine.
Who Should Take This Program?
This microcredential is for healthcare educators and professionals looking to elevate their teaching skills in clinical settings, including bedside, clinic, and procedural environments. Whether you're an experienced clinician aiming to refine your teaching abilities or a healthcare educator seeking to enhance your instructional design in clinical education, this microcredential is designed for you.
You may be a clinical nurse, physician, or allied health professional, or a professional with a background in medical education with a desire to formalize and advance your expertise in teaching within clinical environments. This microcredential confirms your expertise in using strategies, techniques, and tools to design and deliver effective lessons that enhance learner outcomes, ensure patient safety, and boost clinical performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for this microcredential?
You should possess foundational knowledge and skills before enrolling. If you can answer ‘yes’ to all of the following statements, then you might be ready to enrol:
- Experience teaching or supervising in a clinical setting (e.g., bedside, clinic, or procedural environments)
- Familiarity with common teaching strategies and techniques used in clinical education
- Proficiency with spoken and written English
- Comfort using digital tools for creating and delivering educational content (e.g., presentation software, e-learning platforms)
- Experience in providing student feedback and evaluating learner performance in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based protocols relevant to your discipline
What do I need to do for the assessment?
In this assessment, you will develop and deliver a clinical teaching session based on a provided scenario. Scenario choices are bedside teaching, clinical teaching, or procedural teaching. You will choose the scenario that most aligns with your experience and comfort level.
Using a visual aid, you will record a 5-minute video demonstrating your clinical teaching approach. Your video must incorporate at least two effective teaching strategies and address the situation described in your scenario. Alternatively, you can submit a written report.
This assessment validates your ability to design and present a practical clinical teaching session that enhances learner engagement, supports skill development, and promotes positive clinical outcomes.
What are the technological requirements for the assessment?
You will need the following tools:
- A stable internet connection (no minimum speed required)
- A computer with an internet browser (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox; Chrome is recommended for optimal experience)
- A webcam and microphone for recording your lesson delivery
- A mobile phone* capable of receiving SMS text messages for two-factor authentication
Why do I need a mobile phone?
You will need a mobile device for two-factor authentication to access the my.torontomu.ca portal and the micro credential environment (D2L Brightspace)
How much time do I have to complete the assessment after enrolling?
Your microcredential will last for six weeks. During the first two weeks, you will have access to the microcredential environment (D2L Brightspace) to explore the supporting materials and complete practice activities. These materials are self-paced and can take approximately 2 to 7 hours, depending on your experience.
Starting in the third week, you will have access to the assessment scenario and materials. You can open the assessment window and complete it any time during the second week. The assessment is time-limited, and it is recommended that you follow the suggested time limit (e.g., three hours) outlined in the Assessment Information section.
What are my support options?
Upon enrolling, you will have access to refresher resources and exercises. Your expert assessor will be available through the D2L Support Forum for any questions prior to the assessment. If you have any questions or experience any technical issues, you may contact Toronto Metropolitan University’s Computing and Communications Services (CCS) by email or phone.
What happens once I complete the assessment?
You will receive your result from an expert assessor one week after completing the assessment.
- If you meet the criteria and pass the assessment, you will receive a shareable Curv microcredential digital credential from The Chang School at Toronto Metropolitan University. This credential can be shared on your LinkedIn profile, personal website, or anywhere you wish to showcase your achievements.
- If you do not pass the assessment, you may re-enroll in the next offering of this microcredential. Be sure to review your feedback and ensure you fill any gaps in knowledge or skills before re-registering.