Educator Master Class

The EMC is organised and taught by senior educators of the ERC Educational Committee. Applicants for this course must submit:

• a CV
• a letter of motivation
• a supporting letter from their NRC

EMC trainers select participants according to their:

• professional qualification in health sciences (clinical background and experience in a relevant specialist field)
• educational profile (postgraduate qualification in education or experience in adult healthcare education)
• status of GIC trainer and ERC Associate Gold Membership

After completing the EMC successfully the Educator Candidate must take part as a faculty member in two GICs, under the guidance of and to the satisfaction of experienced Educators. An ERC Educator fulfils the following expectations:

• Knowledge and practical application of adult learning principles
• Familiarity with ERC teaching strategies and techniques
• Expert communication skills (especially in the management of student behaviour and faculty support, with particular emphasis on competence in relational issues, effective feedback and presentation skills)
• Competence in educational practice in managing teaching and learning (empathy, credibility, honesty, supportive attitude, individual and team orientated)
• Ability to organise, motivate and lead groups of instructors focused on achieving course learning objectives, ability to be flexible in managing candidate, faculty or programme-related issues