General Medicine

Courses tagged with "General Medicine"

Release date: December 2019
Estimated completion time*: 21 hrs

Management is a role made up of an essential set of skills, including communication, self-reflection and conflict management. This course provides information about the whole role, and skills for best managing others. It is a detailed set of modules that allow you to investigate your own methods, and provides strategies for self-improvement. Change management is an essential skill to acquire, and the principles of this are addressed. Methods on how to run a successful meeting are outlined, along with how to recruit the right person for your team. A relevant explanation of the Work Health & Safety Act 2011 with case studies to enhance understanding.

*The estimated completion time is an approximate guide and does not account for time spent on optional additional readings and activities.

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Format: Each module consists of online reading materials, statistics and case studies. There are multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions throughout the module to assist with your learning.


Modules

1. The Role of Manager - Part 1 (25 mins), Part 2 (25 mins), Part 3 (30 mins)
2. Managing Others (30 mins)
3. Understanding Self as Manager (30 mins)
4. Change Management Principles - Part 1 (30 mins), Part 2 (30 mins)
5. Transitioning through Change - Part 1 (30 mins), Part 2 (30 mins)
6. Conducting an Effective Meeting - Part 1 (45 mins), Part 2 (30 mins)
7. Conflict Management - Part 1 (30 mins), Part 2 (30 mins)
8. The Recruitment & Selection Process (45 mins)
9. Behavioural Interviewing Techniques (30 mins)
10. Work Health & Safety Act 2011 (30 mins)


Authors: This was resource was developed by Fellows from The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
Version: 2
Release Date: February, 2014 Revised Date: December, 2019
Release date: May 2021
Estimated completion time*: 3.5 hrs

This resource aims to provide you with the advocacy skills and competencies that will enable you to advocate on behalf of your patients, colleagues and Specialty Societies.

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*The estimated completion time is an approximate guide and does not account for time spent on optional additional readings and activities.

 

Topics
  1. Part 1: The advocates journey documentary series
  2. Part 2: Becoming an advocate
  3. Part 3: The advocates toolkit
Version 2
Release date: December 2016
Estimated completion time*: 2 hrs

This resource helps physicians adopt pro-active strategies so they can aim to thrive in their work, and help others to do the same.

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*The estimated completion time is an approximate guide and does not account for time spent on optional additional readings and activities.

 

Tags: Category 1 Educational activities Physician Health Professional Wellbeing Relationships Self Care Plan Support Network Mental Wellbeing Preventative Self Care Self Care Framework Burnout Emotional Distress Self Care Strategy Self Treatment Building Resilience Professional Skills Stigma Death Crisis Asking For Help Self Assessment Mindfulness Self Compassion Oldenburg Burnout Inventory K10 Skovholt Inventory Self Care Strategy Burnout Prevention Self Care Activity Active Listening Self Kindness Organisational Culture Stress Counselling Therapy Nutrition Doctor's Health Advisory Service

Learning outcomes

  1. Understand how self-care and wellbeing impact physician practice
  2. Form relationships and networks to support personal and professional wellbeing
  3. Establish appropriate self-care strategies to increase self-awareness and better manage and regulate your wellbeing and physician practice

Who it is for

  • New and experienced supervisors
  • Basic and advanced trainees
  • RACP Fellows from any specialty

What you'll get

  • Video scenarios that demonstrate the need for preventative self-care
  • Practice, reflection and discussion activities
  • Toolbox of supporting resources to assist the learner in identifying and managing their self-care needs
  • Curated list of additional resources and further reading

What you'll learn

  • How to identify the signs of burnout
  • How to monitor your own wellbeing
  • How to develop a self-care plan
  • Ways to encourage others in the workplace to practice self-care
  • How to promote wellbeing in the workplace and evoke cultural change around seeking help

Authors:
  • Dr Mick O'Keeffe, Chair
  • Dr Robin Chase
  • Dr Bernadette Hanna
  • Associate Professor James Ross
  • Dr Sarah Bell
  • Dr Peter Storey
  • Dr Scott Sypek

Release date: May 2021
Estimated completion time*: 1.5 hrs

Learn how to better support your own wellbeing, as well as the wellbeing of your staff and colleagues, during times of challenge or crisis.

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*The estimated completion time is an approximate guide and does not account for time spent on optional additional readings and activities.

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Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this resource, participants will get:

  1. Practical strategies and approaches around leading with compassion, communicating effectively, promoting wellbeing, and mitigating the impact of challenging times on teams and staff members.
  2. Information and tools to help you effectively set healthy boundaries and prevent burnout.
  3. Guidance on creating and utilising connections with peers, supervisors, support networks and others.
Author RACP
Version 1
Release date: September 2016
Estimated completion time*: 3 hrs

This resource explains the process to supervisors and trainees so they work together effectively to address training difficulties. It supports supervisors and trainees to navigate the Training Support Pathway.

*The estimated completion time is an approximate guide and does not account for time spent on optional additional readings and activities.

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Tags: Category 1 Educational activities

Learning outcomes

Overview of the Trainee in Difficulty Support Policy and Pathway

  1. Describe the Trainee in Difficulty Support Policy
  2. Outline the steps involved in the Pathway

Identifying the difficulty

  1. Explain how a trainee in difficulty might be identified.
  2. Outline reasons why a trainee might experience difficulty.

Assessing and diagnosing the difficulty

  1. Explain strategies that can be used to assess and diagnose a trainee in difficulty.
  2. Recognise the importance of feedback and how it can be used to improve performance.
  3. Outline how a supervisor could prepare for and conduct a performance review meeting

Supporting the trainee and managing training performance

  1. Describe strategies that can be used to support a trainee in difficulty.
  2. Use the Improving Performance Action Plan (IPAP) to define expected performance standards and assist a trainee to get back on track.
  3. Identify satisfactory and/or unsatisfactory performance and manage appropriately
  4. Recognise when assistance or escalation of the issue is required and follow the appropriate pathway

Who it is for

  • New and experienced supervisors
  • Basic and advanced trainees
  • RACP Fellows from any specialty

What you'll get

  • Video scenarios that demonstrate the Trainee in Difficulty Support Policy, Process and Pathway
  • Practice, reflection and discussion activities
  • Toolbox of supporting resources that cover the skills and frameworks in detail
  • Curated list of additional resources and further reading

What you'll learn

  • How to identify a trainee in difficulty
  • The main types of difficulty experienced by trainees
  • How to refer a trainee to the Training Support Pathway
  • Tips for having challenging conversations and providing feedback
  • How to prepare for a successful meeting
  • How to write and review an IPAP

Authors:
  • Dr James Macdonald (Chair)
  • Dr Weng Chin
  • Dr Tonya Kara
  • Dr Theresa Pitts
  • Dr Jay Ramanathan
  • Dr Matt Wheeler
  • Dr Sharon Wong