Table 2 Examples of workplace learning activities described by allied health professionals
Mandatory training (e.g. fire safety, infection control) | |
More formal* | In-services/presentations/grand rounds |
Workshops | |
Orientation | |
Research/quality improvement projects | |
Audit and service reviews | |
Benchmarking with other services | |
Skill competency assessments | |
Video/tele-health sessions/‘webinars’ | |
Developing clinical practice guidelines | |
Literature/internet searches | |
Performance management/goal setting interviews | |
Journal club (and reading journal articles) | |
‘Continuing education sessions’ | |
Complex case discussion meetings | |
‘Master classes’ | |
Case reviews | |
Peer review and feedback | |
‘Supervision sessions’ | |
Simulation activities | |
Case conferences | |
Managing/supervising/mentoring staff | |
Inter-professional practice | |
Treating/assessing patients/clients | |
Observing peers | |
Reflective practice | |
Brainstorming | |
Less formal* | Online forum/discussion groups |
Team discussion/talking to peers |