title: When and where you want it: continuing education from a distance.
abstract: Online technology is increasingly being used as a tool for delivery of continuing education to health care professionals. This paper discusses key lessons learned in developing a distance-learning program. It provides practical information on ways to enhance interactivity and overcome obstacles. Preliminary outcomes for learners in a four-state area are summarized.
authors.affiliation: University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work, KY 40292, USA.
authors.forename: Stacy Deck
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Shade
authors.forename: Gerard M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Barber
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D004496:Education, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000193:education*; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007629:Kentucky; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017145:Models, Educational; D019212:Multimedia; D009820:Ohio; D009862:Online Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires