Supporting the transition from student to professional--a case study in allied health.
Allied health graduates are entering an increasingly complex and demanding workforce. They require a mix of clinical competencies and broader professional skills. Making the transition from the learning environment of university to the workplace can be difficult and challenging. Graduate support programs are common in nursing and medicine, but not in allied health. This case study reports on the implementation and outcomes of a structured program for allied health practitioners making the transition from student to professional. Implications for the health service and for education are discussed.
Smith
Robyn
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Allied Health, Northern Health, 1231 Plenty Road, Bundoora, VIC 3083, Australia. Robyn.Smith@nh.org.au
Pilling
Samantha
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D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004500:Education, Graduate; D006801:Humans; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D015397:Program Evaluation