Developing computer-based training for age-related competencies.
Competency in adapting care to the developmental needs of patients is not only a clinical expectation but also a requirement of regulatory agencies. Training programs on age-specific care competencies vary widely in format, content, and method. This article describes the process used by the authors to develop computer-based training (CBT) programs on age-specific care competencies and the process used to develop traditional self-paced learning modules on age-specific care competencies. The conversion of these printed modules to CBT is described and reports are given on the pilot test experiences of using CBT with clinical staff. Also included are lessons learned since organization-wide CBT deployment for age-specific care competency and other mandatory training.
Welton
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University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
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Schreiber
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McElreath
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D000293:Adolescent; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000193:education*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D015397:Program Evaluation