Question 1

Is attendance at the face-to-face workshops compulsory?

Accepted Answer

The workshops are very interactive and involve group work as well as the opportunity to get to know those in your allocated small group. This makes the online learning sessions much more enjoyable, collaborative and informal. At this time, the workshops cannot be delivered online or in a hybrid fash

Question 2

Will I be in a group with people from my discipline?

Accepted Answer

Everyone enrolled in the CLP will attend the same workshops together although each discipline will have slightly different tasks to complete. For the monthly small group mentoring sessions, you will be allocated to a group with people who are from the same discipline and/or who have similar roles to

Question 3

How many hours a week should I spend on the CLP?

Accepted Answer

This is a tricky one to answer! Previous participants have estimated an average of 2 hours a week of self-directed learning and putting into practice some of the key learnings is about right. Some of the enthusiastic participants have spent up to 4 hours per week!

Question 4

Should I catch up with my group between the mentoring sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes! This is a key part of enjoying and getting the most out of the CLP. The people who have found it most enjoyable and rewarding are those that organise a time with their group to discuss the tasks that will be discussed in the upcoming session before the actual facilitated session.

Question 5

I have heard there are ‘assignments’ to complete and they involve videotaping myself?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are 'assignments'! Your reasoning and communication skills will be reviewed by an expert and you will receive feedback. Don't worry if you're a bit nervous at first - past participants have had a great experience and despite initial hesitance, feedback has been overwhelmingly positive!

Question 6

Can I claim CPD points for the CLP?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Just like any PD you do, as long as you are documenting your hours, your key learnings and your reflections, the CLP is certainly appropriate to log as CPD hours.

Question 7

Is there a formal qualification for completing the CLP?

Accepted Answer

No. Other than getting a nice certificate of completion from Healthia there are no formal qualifications associated with completing the CLP. A certificate of completion will be provided if all tasks have been submitted.

Question 8

What if I start and have to withdraw?

Accepted Answer

We are acutely aware that unexpected events occur that may impact on your ability to attend some sessions or complete the CLP. If this happens, please contact the PD team and we will work with you to sort out the best option.

Question 9

How do I pay for the CLP?

Accepted Answer

Healthia offers participants the option to pay for the Clinical Leadership Program ($1300) through a Salary Deduction Agreement through payroll. This arrangement allows pre-tax deduction, providing benefits normally available to individuals for professional education.

Question 10

How does the Salary Deduction Agreement work?

Accepted Answer

On registration, you will be asked to choose either upfront payment or payment spread over 10 pay cycles. P&C will send you an agreement, which should be electronically accepted and signed through FoundU. You will not be able to participate in the CLP until this agreement has been signed.

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