Tools for Trainers: Model Clinical Training Skills Course Schedule (10-day)

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Model Course Schedules

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MODEL CLINICAL TRAINING SKILLS COURSE (10 Days, 20 Sessions)¹
Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
A.M. (4 hours) Opening: Welcome and introductions Overview of the course (Goals, Objectives, Schedule) Review course materials Identify participant expectations Precourse questionnaire Identify group and individual learning needs Chapter 1: An Approach to Clinical Training Goal of clinical training Mastery learning Features of clinical training Responsibilities Selecting trainers	A.M. (4 hours) Agenda and opening activity Chapter 3: Creating a Positive Learning Climate How people learn Understanding group dynamics Effective presentation skills Introducing a presentation Questioning techniques Summarizing a presentation	A.M. (4 hours) Agenda and opening activity Chapter 5: Delivering Interactive Presentations Illustrated lectures Small group activities Case studies Role plays Brainstorming sessions Group discussions
LUNCH	LUNCH	LUNCH
P.M. (3 hours) Chapter 2: Planning for a Training Course Planning considerations Selecting participants Course materials Classroom arrangements Clinic arrangements Activity: Participants will work in groups to plan a course. Review of the day’s activities	P.M. (3 hours) Chapter 4: Using Audiovisual Aids Writing boards Flipcharts Transparencies Slides Videotapes Review of the day’s activities	P.M. (3 hours) Chapter 6: Using Competency-Based Assessment Instruments Knowledge assessments Skill assessments Demonstration: Introduction to anatomic models, and the participants practice care and maintenance of the models. Review of the day’s activities
Assignment: Chapters 1–4	Assignment: Chapters 5–6	Assignment: Chapter 7

¹This 10-day model course schedule is based on the assumption that all participants are proficient service providers in the FP/RH area in which they will be conducting training, have attended a Contraceptive Technology Update and have had their clinical skills standardized. This schedule can be modified to create 7-, 8- and 9-day courses.

Day 4	Day 5	Day 6
A.M. (4 hours) Agenda and opening activity Chapter 7: Developing Clinical Skills Skill transfer and assessment The effective coach Coaching Using anatomic models Clinical demonstrations Demonstration: Clinical role play showing effective demonstration and coaching skills.	A.M. (4 hours) Agenda and opening activity Activity: Participants will work in small groups to practice clinical skill demonstrations, coaching and skill assessment. Activity: Participants will plan an illustrated lecture using information from a clinical skill learning package. Participants will also prepare audiovisuals to support their presentations.	A.M. (4 hours) Agenda and opening activity Activity: Presentations (10–15 minutes) Feedback from participants Feedback from trainers Videotape presentations for analysis if possible
LUNCH	LUNCH	LUNCH
P.M. (3 hours) Demonstration: Clinical role play (continued) Activity: Participants will work in small groups to practice clinical skill demonstrations, coaching and skill assessment. Review of the day’s activities	P.M. (3 hours) Activity: Participants will plan an illustrated lecture using information from a clinical skill learning package. Participants will also prepare audiovisuals to support their presentations. Review of the day’s activities	P.M. (3 hours) Activity: Presentations (10–15 minutes) Feedback from participants Feedback from trainers Videotape presentations for analysis if possible Review of the day’s activities
Assignment: Plan presentation	Assignment: Plan presentation	Assignment: Plan presentation

Day 7	Day 8	Day 9
A.M. (4 hours) Agenda and opening activity Activity: Presentations continued (if necessary) Activity: Individuals (or pairs) will plan for one or more of the following presentations: Clinical demonstration using the learning guide Coaching using the learning guide Skill assessment using the checklist Case studies Role plays	A.M. (4 hours) Agenda and opening activity Activity: Presentations (10–20 minutes) Feedback from participants Feedback from trainers Videotape presentations for analysis if possible	A.M. (4 hours) Agenda and opening activity Chapter 8: Managing Clinical Practice Clients’ rights Opportunities for learning Pre- and post-clinical practice meetings Trainer as supervisor Trainer as coach
LUNCH	LUNCH	LUNCH
P.M. (3 hours) Activity: Individuals (or pairs) will plan for one or more of the following presentations: Clinical demonstration using the learning guide Coaching using the learning guide Skill assessment using the checklist Case studies Role plays Review of the day’s activities	P.M. (3 hours) Activity: Presentations (10–20 minutes) Feedback from participants Feedback from trainers Videotape presentations for analysis if possible Review of the day’s activities	P.M. (3 hours) Chapter 9: Conducting a Clinical Training Course Preparing for training Presenting a course overview Conducting a training session Giving knowledge and skill assessments Qualification Evaluating the course Help and followup after training Review of the day’s activities
Assignment: Plan presentation	Assignment: Chapters 8–9	Assignment: Personal goals and plans

Day 10

A.M. (4 hours)

Agenda and opening activity

Chapter 9: Conducting a Clinical Training Course (continued)

Activity: Individual goal setting, personal needs, interests, and training and cotraining plans of the participants. Development of action plans.

LUNCH

P.M. (2 hours)

Activity: Presentation of action plans

Course Summary

Course Evaluation

Closing Ceremony

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