Key Concepts in Healthcare Education

Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead editor Annette McIntosh-Scott editor Jan Gidman editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd

Published:29th Oct '10

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Key Concepts in Healthcare Education is a guide to the key theories, issues and practical considerations involved in healthcare education in the 21st century. It is aimed at those studying to be educators in both academic and practice settings, as well as supporting the continuing professional development of more experienced lecturers and practice educators. The book can be used as a reference source, a platform for further study and an essential text.

The book comprises 40 succinct chapters each covering a topic and featuring

- a definition of the concept

- key points

- discussion of the main issues

- a case study to illustrate the application to practice, and

- suggestions for further reading.

For those developing or enhancing their knowledge and skills in education and mentorship in healthcare, Key Concepts in Healthcare Education is the ideal companion to learning.

This book addresses current key concepts in an engaging way with good signposting for students to take further. An excellent course text. -- Dr Katy Newell-Jones * drupal *
very interesting, covering a wide variety of relevant topics in an accessible manner -- Dr Tania McIntosh * drupal *
Very reliable resource, great for adult learners. -- Miss Carmel Parker * drupal *
Exellent summary text with useful diagrams and references.

Easy to navigate through pages with the dark tabs for each chapter.

Just enough succint information and chapters not to long.

A great book. -- Miss Claire Smith * drupal *
This book is well written and is helpful within some of our modules -- Miss HILARY BLACKWELL * drupal *
This book is a excellent comprehensive text, which covers all the important facts for understanding healthcare education. It is clear to understand and free from jargon and terminology. It is well written and needs to be on the shelves of everyone undertaking a course in healthcare education.
It is a book that I will be referring to over and over again. -- Miss Ruth Roxburgh * drupal *
A great source of information in a range of ideas that students will benefit from. -- Mr Brian McGowan * drupal *
Useful reference source for undergrad nurses. Probably better for qualified nurses wanting to develop a teaching role in practice and those beginning as lecturers -- Mr Paul Illingworth * drupal *
McIntosh et al provide a useful conceptual apporach to heathcare education. Following the format of the other Key Concepts books the authors provide an A - Z of some of the key concepts in Healthcare Education. -- Mr Paul McCreary * drupal *
This is a very good resource for all who are involved in higher or further education. It is ideal for adult students who are studying for Teaching Certificates or Degrees in Education. Each chapter is succinctlyl laid out and guides the reader through the main issues involved in academic study. This book would be a valuable resource for the professional nurse undertaking post-grad professional development in teaching or mentoring. -- Mr PETER WALSHAM * drupal *
Excellent text to explore concepts in detail- info added to reading lists and website -- Mrs Annabel Coulson * drupal *
An excellent resource . Helps to demystify the policies and simplifies the key areas for healthcare. chapters are easy to read with significant learning points highlighted within each chapter. A valuable resource -- Mrs Carol Dickie * drupal *
This is a good text for new educators. As the title indicates it does highlight the key concepts with realistic case studies to support as practical examples. -- Mrs Jillian Taylor * drupal *
Useful book with excellent case studies, which are helpful to formulate discussions. -- Mrs Michelle Connell * drupal *
This book indetifies key concepts and then sets about to define then. A case study and further reading is included for each concept allowing the reader to follow up any concepts of interest. -- Mrs Naomi Dickie * drupal *
I love this book!! Does exactly what it says it will !! Case studies are really helpful in reinforcing learning -- Mrs Nicola Credland * drupal *
A comprehensive and informative textbook which will be a valuable piece of text for healthcare practitioners -- Mrs Rebecca Stinson * drupal *
Having shown this to a few of the students on the course they felt that this would not be of benefit to them on this course. -- Mrs Sian Sidgwick * drupal *
a good reference source and supports CPD. very up-to-date and essentail guide for the less expereinced nurse educator. Easy to read and very informative -- Ms Carol-anne Westwell * drupal *
Not enough students interested in pursuing further studies in the field of nursing education. Thank you -- Ms Claire O'Tuathail * drupal *
Provides the adult learner with a comprehensive overview to enhance understanding and is presented in a user friendly format -- Ms Noreen Walsh * drupal *

ISBN: 9781849200103

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 390g

248 pages