Embracing Lifelong Learning in Healthcare: Breaking Stereotypes and Building Competencies
Explore the world of lifelong learning in healthcare, where knowledge is key to quality patient care. Learn about the importance of continuous learning, shattering stereotypes, and developing critical competencies. Discover how lifelong learning enhances personal growth, job success, and adaptability, making it a valuable asset in the health professions. Dive into activities that promote self-reflection, creativity, and setting goals for professional and personal development.
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WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS PRESENTATION Overview of Lifelong Learning Definition of Lifelong Learning You Have New Messages Activity Importance of Lifelong Learning Shattering Stereotypes of Lifelong Learning Activity Planning Activity Dreams, Goals, and Plans Activity Dr. Seuss, Self-reflection, and Creativity Activity
OVERVIEW OF LIFELONG LEARNING Institute of Medicine s five core competencies for health professions education: 1. Provide patient-centered care 2. Work in interdisciplinary teams 3. Employ evidence-based practice 4. Apply quality improvement 5. Utilize informatics (i.e. information technology)
WHAT IS LIFELONG LEARNING? Life wide, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons Learning that enhances social inclusion, active citizenship, and personal development (AACN & AAMC, 2010, p. 27).
IMPORTANCE OF LIFELONG LEARNING Advantages of lifelong learning include: Increased personal and professional growth due to the challenge of ideas and beliefs. Enhanced job success/patient safety. Increased self-confidence and self-esteem. Decreased risk aversion and increased adaptability. Enhanced and satisfying personal life. (skillsyouneed.com; AACN & AAMC, 2010)
ACTIVITY: YOU HAVE NEW MESSAGES (PART ONE: INTRODUCTION) We live in a Knowledge Age Applying the right knowledge at the right time is critical to quality patient care Knowledge is the primary source of value in our world today. Your ability to expand your mind and devote yourself to lifelong learning is the key to breaking any success barriers that may be in front of you. (skillsyouneed.com)
LIFELONG LEARNING BOTH A VALUE OF THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND A COMPLEX, CRITICAL COMPETENCY. (AACN & AAMC, 2010)
SHATTERING STEREOTYPES OF LIFELONG LEARNING What are the stereotypes of lifelong learning? Partner up. Brainstorm a list of the stereotypes. Report out.
PLANNING ACTIVITY: SIDE A Partner up! Quickly review the planning descriptions on SIDE A of the handout ONLY. Discuss your planning style with your partner. Reveal effective and ineffective planning outcomes from recent history. Large group share.
PLANNING ACTIVITY: SIDE B HOW WELL DO YOU PLAN? Please turn over the Planning Activity worksheet to SIDE B and complete it. Work independently and quietly. If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else. Yogi Berra
PLANNING SCORES & NEXT STEPS 6-10: Terrible Planner. 11-15: Below average planner. 16-20: Average planner. 21-25: Above- average planner. 26-30: Excellent planner or candidate for burnout? Start by taking a time management course. Evaluate and adopt planning tools and effectiveness techniques. It s working. Focus on your priorities & daily plan. Keep up the good work. Use periodic reviews to be sure you re planning around what matters most in your life. You have mastered planning. Make sure you re in control of your planning rather than letting it control you.
DREAMS, GOALS AND PLANNING ACTIVITY AIM AT NOTHING AND YOU LL HIT IT EVERY TIME. -UNKNOWN
DREAMS ARE WISHES. A dream is a vision of the future. Successful at my job Financially stable Happy personal life
GOALS ARE WANTS. I want to be professionally successful. Right: I want to advance in my career and become a manager. Wrong: I don t want to be stuck in a dead end job.
PLANS HAVE A DEFINITE PURPOSE. Dream: I want to be professionally successful. Goal: I want to be in management. Plan: I will complete leadership training by March 1, 2017, and begin applying for management positions.
ACTIVITY: YOU HAVE NEW MESSAGES (PART TWO: CONCLUSION AND REMINDER) We live in a knowledge age
ACTIVITY: SELF-REFLECTION & CREATIVITY You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. - Dr. Seuss
THANK YOU! Questions? Comments?
