Does timing matter? The impact of compact versus paced learning in a specialised tertiary hospital pre-registration pharmacist training course
Training ＆ Education
Singapore Allied Health Conference
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Test if consolidating sectional discussions into a 2-week period increases efficiency without impacting outcomes. Compact discussions optimized trainer time while maintaining learning quality and efficiency.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Learning Approach
About this Content
Aims
Test if consolidating sectional discussions into a 2-week period increases efficiency without impacting outcomes.
Background
Traditional sectional discussions were time-intensive and repeated multiple times across trainee groups, increasing trainer fatigue.
Methods
Consolidated introductory sectional discussions into a 2-week period at the start of pre-registration training; introduced effective learning techniques.
Results
Reduced manhours from 246 to 46 hours; no increase in trainee burnout; no significant difference in topic assessment scores.
Conclusion
Compact discussions optimized trainer time while maintaining learning quality and efficiency.
Lessons Learnt
Pre-seeding ideas with stakeholders and addressing trainers' concerns ensured buy-in; compact learning promotes efficiency.
Additional Information
Winner of SAHC 2021 Best Poster Award - Future Ready Workforce Category.
Keywords
Healthcare Training, Compact Learning, Efficiency, Curriculum Design, Pharmacy
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | KK Women and Children Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Allied Health Conference |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators, Pharmacology |
Project Lead(s) | Cedric Poh |
Project Member(s) | Shirley Ng |
Connect with this contributor!
Joseph Ong - Joseph.Ong.HY@kkh.com.sg
Project Attachment
467_KKH_SAHC_2021_Does_timing_matter_Compact_vs_paced_learning_COMBINED.pdf