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Werner Cordier
5 days ago2 min read
Healthy Dieting on a Busy Schedule
Health care professionals have busy work which makes it difficult to follow a healthy diet. Following a healthy diet is vital for clear...
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Werner Cordier
Nov 24, 20242 min read
Improving Mental and Physical Resilience
Resilience refers to our ability to adapt to life’s setbacks and misfortune. When things go wrong, do you bounce back from adversity, or...
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Werner Cordier
Oct 27, 20242 min read
Healthcare Worker Tips: How to Counter Burnout
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of strain on the healthcare sector and caused another concern to arise – widespread burnout. Burnout...
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Werner Cordier
Sep 29, 20242 min read
Adapting to Change in the Workplace
Change is not always easy, but it is inevitable and so it is important to be ready  when changes are made in the workplace. We often fear...
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Werner Cordier
Aug 25, 20241 min read
Presenting yourself and not just the content
Sometimes one needs a bit of extra ‘protection’ to face a group of students, so try these tips about how you can ‘present’ yourself to...
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Werner Cordier
Jul 28, 20242 min read
Tips for Healthcare Students to Reduce Stress
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of pressure on the healthcare sector. A lot of healthcare students are overwhelmed and stressed, but...
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Werner Cordier
Jun 30, 20242 min read
How to Support Struggling Students
The COVID-19 pandemic had a drastic impact on our higher education sector that already have dropout rates that range up to 60%. It is...
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Werner Cordier
Nov 9, 20231 min read
Nurse Educator Fellowship opportunity for 2024
Calling all enthusiastic nurse educators who are looking for an exciting leadership development opportunity for 2024! If you wish to...
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Werner Cordier
Sep 14, 20231 min read
Short Course in Scientific Peer Review
The Foundation for Professional Development (FPD), in association with AHPEL, presents a variety of short courses for professional...
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Werner Cordier
Sep 8, 20231 min read
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education and Leadership
The Foundation for Professional Development (FPD), in association with AHPEL, has been involved with training budding health professions...
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Werner Cordier
Aug 16, 20231 min read
AHPEL webinar: Pull up a seat at the table (just make sure it’s comfortable)
Join us on the 22nd of August at 17h30 (SAST) for a webinar presented by Dr Lianne Keiller (Stellenbosch University). As leaders, we have...
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Werner Cordier
Jun 23, 20231 min read
The Role of Storytelling in Effective Lecturing
The power of storytelling has been acknowledged for centuries, and it remains a highly effective tool for teaching and engaging audiences...
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Werner Cordier
Jun 9, 20231 min read
The Growing Role of Clinical Associates: Exploring the Benefits and Limitations of This Profession
In recent years, the role of Clinical Associates (ClinAs) has become increasingly important in South Africa's healthcare industry. ClinAs...
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Werner Cordier
May 19, 20231 min read
Reading and writing a journal article
We place a lot of trust in journal articles as valid sources of information and so it is essential that you can determine what is a...
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Werner Cordier
Apr 28, 20232 min read
The Importance of Technology in Modern Healthcare Education
Healthcare education is constantly evolving to keep up with the rapidly changing landscape of modern medicine. One major trend that has...
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Werner Cordier
Mar 16, 20232 min read
The Dangers of Misinformation: How Predatory Articles Harm Healthcare Education
In today's fast-paced world of information overload, it's easy to fall prey to misleading information. This is especially true in the...
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Werner Cordier
Mar 2, 20231 min read
The Ethics of Publishing in Health Professions: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Era of Predatory
In the world of healthcare, accuracy is key. But in today's age of predatory articles, separating fact from fiction can be like...
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Werner Cordier
Feb 16, 20231 min read
The Importance of Technology in Healthcare Education
Healthcare education is evolving to keep up the increasing use of technology in the provision of healthcare. From virtual simulations to...
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Werner Cordier
Jan 23, 20231 min read
Tips for Teaching Large Classes
Get to know their names: But how? Think about getting students to make/create nameboard for themselves that they can place on the table...
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Werner Cordier
Jan 9, 20232 min read
Online Teaching Tips
COVID-19 has caused a lot of classes to shift online. It is important to know the basics of online teaching to avoid confusion and...
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