B2 Non-refereed book chapter or chapter in a compilation book
The Main Elements of Clinical Learning in Healthcare Education
Authors: Mikko Saarikoski
Editors: Mikko Saarikoski, Camilla Standell-Laine
Edition: 1
Publication year: 2018
Book title : The CLES-Scale: An Evaluation Tool for Healthcare Education
First page : 7
Last page: 15
ISBN: 978-3-319-63648-1
eISBN: 978-3-319-63649-8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-63649-8_2
During their clinical practicum periods, students acquire practical skills and apply theoretical knowledge in real-life situations with patients. These learning experiences form an essential part of professional development. This chapter describes the role of the clinical practicum in healthcare education—especially in relation to students’ professional development. The chapter describes the main factors influencing this process and how it facilitates the building of professional identity.