Program Delivery

The program will incorporate a variety of educational approaches, including lectures, problem-based learning, team-based learning, case-based learning, and simulation-based learning. It will be delivered through a blended mode, combining face-to-face tutorials and workshops with online learning activities and simulations.Students will need to attend on-site classes and simulations, complete 400 hours of clinical or PEP, and engage in self-directed structured e-learning.

Internal Delivery

The face-to-face component of the program will be delivered through educator-led classroom sessions, totaling 1,030 hours over the course of the program. This includes theory, self-paced structured e-learning, simulation education, and training. Additionally, there are 400 hours of work-based PEP. Simulations are used to review learning activities, practice communication and work-based or clinical skills, develop management skills, and complete assessments such as group and individual presentations.

Students will begin the first semester with a one-week orientation that includes a site tour, program overview, academic and online library orientation, and academic writing and study skills workshops. Beyond the structured learning, students are expected to engage in approximately 10 hours per week of unstructured learning. The program includes 20 contact hours per week, with 16 hours dedicated to face-to-face classroom sessions and 4 hours for self-directed structured e-learning.

Online Digital Delivery

The online digital delivery will be conducted through the MCIE Learning Management System (LMS). This platform offers resources, activities, and announcements for all units and facilitates the submission of certain assessment tasks. The LMS also includes discussion forums and messaging capabilities across units. Students will have access to online video conferencing to support interactions with educators/trainers both during and outside of formal teaching sessions. In addition to the structured face-to-face classroom sessions, students are expected to engage in self-directed structured e-learning and must complete the tasks assigned to them according to the unit session plan.

Workplace Delivery

Students’ training activities take place in the workplace, across various healthcare settings in both metropolitan and rural areas. Professional Experience Placement (PEP) or clinical placement is arranged in collaboration with MCIE’s industry partners.

Students with disabilities

MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance in this course is subject to candidates’ ability to undertake all course requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustment where applicable.

Regulatory

All participants require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE’s admin staff permission to apply on your behalf.

Digital technology

Students are required to have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email, the student portal and the learning management system.