• Ensure adequate orientation.
• Know what learners have already covered and build on this.
• Do not stand too long round a bedside – it is difficult for the
patient and learners.
• Keep sessions short, or have comfort breaks.
• Watch learners’ body language for discomfort and disquiet.
• Watch patients’ body language for discomfort and disquiet.
• Ensure time for debriefing of learners regularly, particularly after
clinical interactions and attachments.
• Be prepared – familiarise yourself with the room and the technology
where you will be teaching.
• Ensure the room is arranged the best way for your teaching
style/session.
• Ensure that participants know where the exits and toilets are,
when there are breaks and refreshments.
• Do not forget about the need to enhance the learning environment
for non-academic teachers/facilitators including patienteducators