Clinical Support and Education (CSE) Program
The Clinical Support and Education Program is an innovative learning experience designed equip nurses with the skills and confidence to deliver effective clinical support and education. Participants will gain the confidence and expertise to effectively deliver education, support professional development, and foster a culture of continuous learning in the workplace.
Empower Your Future as a Clinical Nurse Educator
Are you a senior nurse passionate about mentoring and education? Do you want to enhance your confidence in clinical support and education delivery? The Clinical Support and Education (CSE) Program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in clinical education.
Why choose the CSE Program?
As a senior nurse, you play a vital role in mentoring junior staff, guiding students, and supporting the professional growth of your colleagues. Yet, formal training for nurse educators is often limited. This program is specifically designed to bridge that gap by providing:
Practical Education Skills – Learn how to deliver informal and formal education confidently.
Leadership Development – Enhance your ability to lead and support your team’s professional development.
Networking Opportunities – Connect with like-minded educators from across Australasia.
Career Progression – Strengthen your portfolio and open doors to new professional opportunities.
Format
The program is a self-paced, hybrid format. It consists of eight online modules that you can work through at your own pace throughout the course duration. There are also two online tutorials and a one-day in-person Masterclass.
Program Framework
Topic | Learning outcomes |
Nursing Education Overview | Explore the nurse educator role, key challenges and enablers in nursing education, and adult learning theories. |
Clinical Education | Discover nurses' learning styles, enhance your facilitation skills, and explore practical bedside teaching frameworks. |
Program and Lesson Plan Development | Gain skills in designing lesson plans that align with learning objectives. |
Tutorial 1 (online) | Meet our faculty and explore teaching strategies to enhance learning and foster clinical reasoning. |
Mastering Presentation Skills and Digital Tools | Develop presentation skills and integrate digital tools to improve learner engagement. |
Teaching Strategies for Nurse Educators | Explore how to incorporate active learning, simulation, and gamification into nursing education. |
Communication and Leadership for Learner Success | Build core communication, leadership, and facilitation skills to foster learner success. |
Tutorial 2 (online) | Explore the integration of digital tools to enhance learning and develop effective leadership styles. |
Assessment and Feedback | Learn strategies for assessing clinical competency and providing effective feedback. |
Mentorship and Reflective Practice | Understand the role of reflection and mentorship in nursing leadership and education. |
Masterclass (in-person) | Consolidate your learned skills in a practical workshop. |
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Who Should Apply?
This program is open to senior nurses interested in clinical education. Whether you’re stepping into an educator role for the first time or already delivering clinical support, this program is for you.
Eligibility Criteria:
Practical experience as an RN in a clinical setting.
Some experience providing education (e.g., bedside teaching, in-services).
Commitment to completing the whole program, including two online tutorials and an in-person one-day masterclass.
Limited Spaces Available – Apply Now!
This is a rare opportunity to gain structured training and career development in clinical education. Don't miss your chance to enhance your skills and impact the future of nursing.
"The Clinical Support and Education Program was an outstanding course that delivered an opportunity for nurses to develop skills in clinical support, mentoring, and teaching. Designed with a strong emphasis on collaboration, accessibility, and peer learning, the program provided ideas for the development of small teaching moments, reinforcing confidence in mentoring and teaching while promoting professional resilience. It acknowledged the realities of limited staffing, lesser opportunities for time-resourced education, and the need for adaptable teaching methods. The most rewarding part of the program was the Masterclass with its focus on nursing collaboration, fostering genuine connections between healthcare professionals. The mix of interactive workshops, group discussions, and simulation training were well thought out and engaging. AEAC’s commitment to a sustainable workforce was evident throughout, with the relationships built, knowledge shared and networks strengthened leaving a lasting impact. I look forward to seeing further advancements of this program and would highly recommend it to any clinician interested in fostering education." – Kate Welleman (RN), Alpine Health
Claire Schepers
Claire is a clinical nurse educator for Alfred Health Emergency and has over 20 years of nursing experience in Australia and London. Claire is a critical care trained emergency nurse with a Bachelor of Nursing, a Graduate Diploma (Emergency), and a Master of Nursing (Research). Claire has extensive experience in emergency nurse education, including writing online content, creating learning programs and delivering group and individual education.
Claire is currently the Clinical and Education Lead on a program delivering emergency education to rural nurses across Victoria and is passionate about educating our future nursing workforce and facilitating continuous learning opportunities in everyday nursing practice.
Nikki Farmer
Nikki is a Clinical Nurse Educator at Alfred Health Emergency and a key contributor to the Rural Urgent Care Nursing (RUCN) Program. With a strong background in education, Nikki has brought her expertise to both high-demand urban environments and low-resource settings, having worked extensively in the Northern Territory and Far North Queensland.
As an educator, Nikki has been instrumental in the development of RUCN’s online learning modules and interactive workshops. She is passionate about supporting fellow nurses in building fulfilling careers in clinical education and is a dedicated mentor in the field.
