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Module 2: Research & Teaching (AEM-RT)

Module 2 focuses on research and training in Emergency Care.

Course Date(s):	29 – 30 Jul 2010
Course Duration:	2 Days – 8am to 5pm
Course Venue:	Disaster Management Centre, Tygerberg Hospital
Clinical Director(s):	Heike Geduld
Logistics Coordinator:	Belinda Chapman
Course Price in ZAR:	R 975
Certification Received:	University of Uitrecht & EMSSA

Brief Course Overview

The teaching and training module will focus on adult learning in the EC, how to develop skills as a clinical educator and the factors affecting learning in the EC. Input will be sought from experts in the fields of clinical education.

The Research day will cover aspects of research methodology, the scope of EM research and how to develop a robust research orientated EC. Aspects of Evidence based medicine and knowledge translation in the EC will also be covered.

Who should attend this course?

The course is aimed at Clinical managers in the ECs, junior consultants in Emergency medicine and senior registrars in Emergency Medicine.

Why should someone attend this course?

The Research and training module will introduce some basic aspects of Research in the EC.

The training module will aim to develop core teaching skills useful on a day-to-day basis when teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and paramedical students in the EC.

Detailed Course Outline

Training

• Aspects of adult education
• How to give a good talk
• Teaching practical skills in the EC
• How to assess learning
• Effect of Overcrowding of teaching

Research

• Critical appraisal
• Aspects of Research Methodology
• Evidence Based Medicine
• Knowledge translation in the EC

Clinical Director Profile

Dr Heike Geduld

Qualifications: FCEM (SA), MMED EM

When completed: 2007

Current Job: Senior Specialist Emergency Medicine, METRO EMS

Experience: Co-ordinator MMed program, short course instructor

Interests: Postgraduate training, Evidence based emergency medicine