Master of Health Professional Education

Program Overview

The Master of Health Professional Education program at James Cook University prepares healthcare professionals for leadership roles in health education and research. It enhances clinical teaching effectiveness, develops expertise in education research, and equips graduates with specialist education skills applicable to various healthcare settings. The program is delivered online, providing flexibility and accessibility, and graduates are highly sought after in healthcare settings, including hospitals, health services, and community clinics.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

About The Course:

The Master of Health Professional Education (HPE) program at James Cook University is designed for healthcare professionals aspiring to assume leadership roles in health education and research.

Objectives:

• Enhance clinical teaching effectiveness.
• Develop expertise in education research in the health professions.

Program Description:

This course equips graduates with specialist education skills applicable to various clinical and healthcare settings. Graduates possess both a clinical discipline qualification and an education qualification.

Outline:

Content and Structure:

The HPE program consists of:

Core Subjects

• Teaching for Learning in the Health Professions
• Strategies for Clinical Teaching
• Innovative Teaching in the Health Professions
• Health Professional Education using Action Research
• Assessment and Evaluation in Health Professional Education
• Research Methodologies for Health Professionals or Qualitative Research Methods for Health Professionals
• Curriculum Design and Renewal in Health Professional Education
• Leadership in Health Professional Education
• Research Project 1
• Research Project 2

Schedule and Modules:

The course is delivered online, allowing flexibility and accessibility.

Careers:

Career Paths and Opportunities:

Graduates of the HPE program are highly sought after in healthcare settings, including:

• Private and public hospitals
• Tertiary, rural, and remote health services
• Community settings and clinics

Potential Roles:

• Lead clinical educator
• Supervisor
• Preceptor for health students in various disciplines