Abstract
In response to the expressed needs of trainees for training in the planning development, and evaluation of mental health services, a short course was designed and is described here. The course was run several times and proved flexible enough to be presented to either multidisciplinary, inter-agency audiences or to a solely medical audience.
Highlights
Rationale for the courseA study of the training needs of Maudsley junior doctors (McClelland et al, 1993) found that while 80% valued their clinical attachments, they lacked sufficient opportunity to develop skills in the planning and evaluation of community services
Results from the students' evaluation are en couraging: the course participants were satisifed with all the sessions
In particular attenders thought that course objectives and content were clear and balanced; the course was relevant, stimulating and enjoyable; and that individuals had ample opportunity to participate
Summary
A study of the training needs of Maudsley junior doctors (McClelland et al, 1993) found that while 80% valued their clinical attachments, they lacked sufficient opportunity to develop skills in the planning and evaluation of community services. In response to this unmet need the authors developed and ran two training courses in the planning, development, and evaluation of community mental health services. The second course (purely for organisational reasons) was provided for senior registrars of the Maudsley and Bethlem Royal Hospitals. Course objectives (1) To impart to each participant an understand ing of the academic basis and the theoretical context of service development in a wide range of areas (2) To expose participants to the full breadth of national and international models of service provision (3) To equip senior trainees for their future careers as consultants in which they will play a lead role in the development of community services
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