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Introduction

This unit provides a framework for effective leadership and supervision: supervision in context, direct supervision, constructive feedback, structure and content of meetings, dimensions of supervision, quality of the supervisory relationship and training for supervisors. On completion participants should have a better understanding of leadership and helpful supervisory behaviours including: giving direct feedback on clinical work; linking theory, process and practice; encouraging joint problem-solving; offering feedback and reassurance; and providing role models. These will be contrasted with ineffective supervisory behaviours including: rigidity; low empathy; failure to offer support and to follow supervisees' concerns; not teaching; being indirect and intolerant; and emphasizing evaluation and negative aspects. Participants are expected to investigate the role of clinical supervision and the skills required by drawing on relevant empirical and theoretical work to offer practical and good supervision.

Summary

Unit name Supervision & Leadership, Theory, Process & Practice
Unit code CAM521
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline Paramedicine
Coordinator Leigh Parker
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Sustainable Development Goals

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 05/07/2027 27/07/2027 30/08/2027 24/10/2027

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Outline current clinical supervision and clinical leadership theories
  • Critically reflect on the literature about clinical supervision and clinical leadership when considering issues pertinent to own and others' clinical practice contexts
  • Critically reflect upon own learning and profession growth in clinical supervision and clinical leadership in practice

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
069900 $1,235.00 $1,235.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

6hrs weekly independent learning

AssessmentLearning objectives (15%)|Short tasks and Discussion board participation (15%)|Critical Reflection (35%)|Demonstration (35%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

The following useful texts are available as a short-term loan e-book from the UTAS library and from the Co-op Bookshop:

  • Van Zwanenberg, Z. (Ed.). (2010). Leadership in Social Care (Vol. 51). London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

OR

  • Hartley J, Benington J, Martin J. (2010). Leadership for healthcare. Bristol: Policy Press
Recommended

All further required readings will either be available from e-Journals accessed through the University of Tasmania Library website, or from additional readings that will be made available to you online.
In addition, you will be expected to research your own resources relevant to the assignment topics and discussions.
Recommended readings will be listed in each module’s activities on MyLO. 

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