Responsible faculty or institute:
Health Science (principal)
Campus(es) Offered:
Sydney:
Rozelle
Course Duration: Minimum
3 yrs, Maximum
6 yrs.
Course Contact (faculty or school):
Dr Stella Stevens Tel: (03) 6226 4683
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Introduction
The UTAS and Sydney South West Area Health Service(SSWAHS) have a partnership that recognises the enormous challenges and changes in health service delivery. There is a particular imperative to ensure effective leadership and governance in health systems. National and international studies have demonstrated repeatedly the benefits, in terms of reduced risk and better quality care that flow from effective leadership and well designed clinical systems that are subject to regular multidisciplinary review of outcomes. Teaching, training, education and research all contribute to a culture and environment of inquiry, learning and reflection, which is crucial to service quality. Workplace training is vital to assure a highly skilled, pro-active and capable health workforce.
Admission & Prerequisites
Candidates for the Master of Clinical Supervision and Clinical Leadership shall be qualified for entry if they:
- are a registered and currently practicing clinician for a minimum of three years, OR
- have equivalent experience and/or qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Dean.
Course Objectives
- To enable senior clinicians to have a pro-active role in advancing the organization.
- To improve the quality and safety of healthcare and reduce risk through effective clinical supervision and a high quality of clinical leadership.
Articulation to/from Course
Candidates may articulate from the GradDipClinSup&ClinLship (M6J) to the MClinSup&ClinLship (M7J).
Professional Recognition
It is anticipated the the course will be recongised by the RCNA, specialist medical colleges and allied health professional bodies for Quality Assurance and Professional Development points..
