title: E-learning. A practical solution for training and tracking in patient-care settings.
abstract: E-learning, online computer (Web)-based educational training, may be the solution to keeping health care staff abreast of new technologies, information, and regulations. Compared with traditional classroom teaching, e-learning can deliver content faster to the entire staff, be individualized to meet pace, language, and reading level. Additionally, an e-learning system provides accurate and automatic tracking. Although some teaching methodologies are key to ensuring learning (i.e., skills' demonstration or practicing negotiation skills), e-learning can decrease time away from work by providing essential information and content.
authors.affiliation: Education and Learning Services, Emory Hospitals, Wesley Woods Center, Argosy University, Georgia School of Professional Psychology, Atlanta, USA.
authors.forename: E Anne
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D017046:Cost Savings; D020375:Education, Distance; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D020407:Internet / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D013997:Time Factors