Clinical Teacher
Clinical Teacher
A Clinical Teacher (pronunciation: klin-i-kal tee-cher) is a healthcare professional who provides practical training and instruction to students in a clinical setting. This role is often held by experienced doctors, nurses, or other healthcare professionals who have a strong understanding of their field and are able to effectively communicate this knowledge to others.
Etymology
The term "Clinical Teacher" is derived from the combination of two words. "Clinical", which originates from the Greek word "klinikos" meaning "bedside", and "Teacher", which comes from the Old English word "tǣċan" meaning "to show, present, point out".
Roles and Responsibilities
A Clinical Teacher's primary responsibility is to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in a clinical setting. This includes teaching students how to perform various medical procedures, diagnose and treat illnesses, and interact with patients. They also play a crucial role in assessing and providing feedback on students' performance.
Related Terms
- Clinical Education: The process of teaching practical healthcare skills in a clinical setting.
- Medical Education: The education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner.
- Healthcare Professional: An individual who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
- Medical Procedure: A course of action intended to achieve a result in the delivery of healthcare.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clinical Teacher
- Wikipedia's article - Clinical Teacher
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