Introduction to Academic Advising at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences

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This is a closed course for Des Moines University faculty. Registrations are not being accepted. 
 

Course Description

This brief course examines the fundamentals of academic advising and recommendations for the unique environment at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU). Advising students requires conceptual, informational, and relational skills. Completing this course provides DMU academic advisors with the foundational knowledge to address these skills in their ongoing professional development. 

Course Goals

  • Recall academic advising roles and responsibilities.
  • Identify how to build connections with advisees.
  • Successfully navigate common academic and nonacademic challenges students at DMU may face, given a set of scenarios.  

Instructional Methods

This online course introduces some basic concepts and provides prompts for reflection. Various text and multimedia resources have been used, and interactivity was added where possible and appropriate.

Learners should note how the scenarios provided relate to their experience as they complete the course. The course is not meant to be comprehensive. Ongoing professional development, such as having a mentor and attending group discussions, is recommended for new advisors.

Modules

Academic Advising Approaches and Your Philosophy

  • Defining Academic Advising
  • An Advisee’s Experience
  • Quality Academic Advising
  • Advising Approaches
  • Advisors with different backgrounds and approaches
  • Best Practices
  • Developing Your Philosophy of Advising: Part 1 of 4

Building Effective Advisor-Student Relationships

  • Connection and Trust
  • How to Establish Connection as an Advisor
  • Communication
  • Conducting a 1:1 student meeting
  • Scenario: A Difficult Conversation
  • Documentation
  • Ongoing Connection
  • Developing your Philosophy of Advising: Part 2 of 4

Student Needs and Challenges

Study Skills

  • A Student Experience
  • Biggest Impacts on Learning
  • Scenario: Academic Difficulty
  • Learning Cycle and Root Cause
  • Common Study Skills Issues and Possible Approaches
  • Test-Taking Strategies
  • Time Management Techniques
  • Developing your Philosophy of Advising: Part 3 of 4

Non-Academic Circumstances

  • Physical and Mental Health
  • Scenario: Mental Health, Accommodations, Professionalism
  • Mindset, Diversity, and Professionalism
  • Career Questions
  • Developing your Philosophy of Advising: Part 4 of 4

Instructors

Sarah Davis, MA
Instructional Design and Educational Support Specialist, Center for Educational Enhancement: Academic Support, DMU

Brian Pinney, PhD
Assistant Director and Assistant Professor, Center for Educational Enhancement: Academic Support, DMU

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 3.00 AOA Category 1­A
  • 3.00 AOA Category 1­B
  • 3.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 3.00 CPME
  • 3.00 IBON
Course opens: 
02/29/2024
Course expires: 
02/28/2027
Cost:
$0.00

Accreditation Statements

  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this enduring materials activity for 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 3.0 AOA Category 1-B credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • DPM: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 3.0 continuing education contact hours.
  • Nurse: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This live activity has been reviewed and approved for 3.0 continuing education contact hour(s). Nurses must attend the entire session to receive credit. Partial session credit is prohibited and will be forfeited.
  • Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

Disclosures

The planning committee member(s) and speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Sarah Davis, MA - Instructor
  • Brian Pinney, PhD - Instructor

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.

Available Credit

  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 3.00 AOA Category 1­A
  • 3.00 AOA Category 1­B
  • 3.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 3.00 CPME
  • 3.00 IBON

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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This is a closed course for Des Moines University faculty. Registrations are not being accepted.