Telemedicine conference 2007.07.13 1 Flexible education of nursing assistants in...

Telemedicine conference 2007.07.13

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Flexible education of nursing assistants in ”Studieverkstedet”


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Contents:

Presentation of Edunor AS and myselfWhat is ”Studieverkstedet”?Why ”Studieverkstedet”?What is ” realkompetansevurdering”?Presentation of the model of “Studieverkstedet” and our working methods


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What is Edunor AS?

A limited company totally owned by Troms county council in the Northern part of NorwayIt's purpose is, amongst other things, to educate adults who didn’t finish their secondary school education when they were younger


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What is Studieverkstedet ( STV)?

A study workshop or learning model suited to adultsTaking in to consideration the practice and ”realkompetanse”(work and other practical experience) each person has, which can be adapted to the individuals lifestyle, employment and family obligations Studying in the STV demands a large amount of self discipline and hard work!


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Why “ studieverkstedet”?

Many grown-ups do not want to go to ordinary secondary schools beeing full-time students

We also had problems in organizing full classes specially organized for grown-ups on-campus


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As of March 2003 the Troms County Council mandated that:

” there is to be established a flexible model of learning for adults with rights according to the Law on education. The education will be based on the students previous knowledge, and the education shall be compatible with work and family obligations…..”


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Challenges are many in the field of care for the old

An increasing number of elderly peopleNew users of the health care system ; younger people who want care assistance mainly in their homesToo few nursesAn increasing need for medical competenceA more active care


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The aims of the government of Norway

(According to St. meld nr 25 2005-2006: “ Master, possibilities and meaning”)

12.000 adults shall be educated as assistant nurses with vocational training (“Helsefagarbeidere”)6000 assistant nurses shall specialize in elderly care or psychiatric care through vocational colleges (“Fagskole”) In addition to these there is a strong need for high school- educated (diploma or degree level) nurses as well


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Vocational college“Fagskole” 1 year

•Psychiatric assistant nurse•Assistant nurses in elderly care

Secondary school 3 years or 2+2 years

•Assistant nurses

High school3 years

•Authorised nurses

Primary school 10 years

The Norwegian educational system to become a nurse:


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”Realkompeanse”

The competence that a person has achieved throughout their adult life (instead of the school knowledge) through

Previous employment experience; voluntary or paid Domestic experience such as having family, childrenVoluntary participation in organisationsShort topic courses


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”Realkompetansevurdering”; an estimate of knowledge

It makes up the basis of the educational offer to the adult to (be able to) complete a secondary school level of education Each person is invited to an assessment interview about the topics in the particular education planAfterwards he or she gets a diploma for the topics that are approved, and a document showing which subjects are lacking


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“Realkompetansevurdering” to become a nurse assistant:The subjects needed when the students have nursing

practice are:1.Th Year

Health knowledge approvedSocial knowledge approved

Anatomy not approved

3.Th yearNothing approved

1.Th yearAnatomy

Health knowledgeSocial knowledge

2.Th year:Nursing skills

Social knowledge

3. year:Nursing skills

2.Th yearNothing approved


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The flexibility of STV

Flexible hoursAttendance both daytime and evening


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Flexibility in choice of topics

All topics in the secondary school system may be chosenAbout 40- 50% of the students in STV (approximately 75-100 pr year) want to become nursing assistants

My focus is on assistant health workers


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Flexibility in place

In the 4 Edunor centres in TromsAt home through your own PCOther places where the group can meet and study together


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Flexibility in methods

Persons who do not have much experience in nursing sick people, and want to become a nursing assistant, are recommended to have ”elevstatus”(student status),- they will also receive training in nursing homes, hospitals etc. during their educational period ( just like young people in the secondary schools)


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Problem based learning ( PBL)

The philosophy of the STV is built on “problem based learning” The students works in groups solving relevant ”cases” according to the studying plan and the topics


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E-learning platform

The students are using our e-learning platform called iMentor www.iMentor.no for:Getting informationWorking with and delivering their PBL papersFinding special literatureCommunicating with other group members or subject supervisors via chat, mail or discussion rooms

http://www.imentor.no/


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A social meetingpoint

Where they can meet other adults who are studying other topics , have some good discussions, a nice cup of coffee together or ….


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Who is the student meeting in STV:

Tecnical responsible for the video-conference

Other students

The teacher/ master

The subject

supervisor

The supervisor/ study instructor

Local coordinator

The student


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The studentAdults with the right to education under the Norwegian education law (or without rights, but who are willing to pay) Usually they have a lot of practice from nursing, and want a formal education

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The supervisor/ study instructor

Is always present during opening hours at Edunor

Holds an introductory lesson on working in STV

the challenge of working in groups how to use a PCHow to use our e-learning platform iMentor


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The subject superviser

Designs relevant PBL-casesGuides and controlls the learning processGives the marks for students who need this


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The teacher/ master

Gives lectures on special topics within the subjectThe lectures are usually given via videoconferences


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The coordinator and tecnical responsible for the videoconference

Coordinates the activities in STVInvites new students to startArrange the videoconferences


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Conclusion

“Studieverkstedet” has been evaluated by extern experts, and is found to be a very good model for grown-ups who want to have a formal education and as an alternative to full time studies

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