Differences between traditional foundation training and online modular education methods in general medical care

Running head: GENERAL MEDICAL CARE
TOPIC: GENERAL MEDICAL CARE
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1GENERAL MEDICAL CARE
The following essay focusses on the differences between the tradition foundations training
and its implemented methods as well as online modular education methods.
Purpose – According to traditional foundation programs, the main purpose is to
ensure that doctors are effective in the deliver procedures and show effective treatment
towards the patient. Proper supervision and management will enhance their professional
and clinical skills for being ready for general practice training.
Whereas, the main purpose of online modular courses on the other hand is
repurposing of content for creation of new resources and to properly align their pedagogy
with the needs of the learners. A robust compendium inclusive of the assessment and
structural materials is formed which allow teachers to concentrate on the performance of
the learner and not simply on knowledge acquisition (Ramaswamy et al. 2015).
Governance and strategic support- The governance strategies of traditional foundation
programs show that the doctors should exhibit integrity and honesty while designing,
organizing various works. Moreover, it is compulsory to check the insurance or indemnity
so that the patients will not be in disadvantage when they claim the clinical care which has
been provided to them in UK thus strategically supporting the patients in need.
On the other hand online module learning involves a long term governance and a
strategy. The first step is planning where various articles are written for planning whom to
include in educational planning through various interactive sessions through online
seminars, conferences (Picciano 2015). Governance regarding the use of website and
online study materials is required for online courses.
Program of learning – According to traditional programs, every clinical experience
reflects the strong interaction between the trainer and founder doctor through various
supervised learning events or SLEs. Moreover, practice based learning programs are