Education of the adult learner: a practical approach for the infection control practitioner.
Infection control practitioners (ICPs) are expected to be educators in their role, yet few have had formal training in preparing, presenting, and evaluating education programs for personnel from different disciplines. This article presents guidance from several sources specific to "andragogy"--the art and science of helping adults learn--to assist the ICP in the role of educator.
D000328:Adult; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004496:Education, Continuing; D006280:Health Workforce; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D013663:Teaching