title: An Educational Plan for Nursing Staff in the Procedural Treatment Unit of the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center.
abstract: Professional education for health practitioners is a continuum which commences with the first year professional school until the cessation of a professional career. This article draws on the theories and models developed by experts in curriculum design, teaching, and learning evaluation to better understand the intricacies and challenges of instructional design. Selected models, in particular Malcolm Knowles and the World Health Organization report served as a compass and benchmark to illuminate, guide, and evaluate the impact, process, contents, and outcomes of an educational program for the stakeholders. The aim of this educational program is to ensure that learners develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to deliver competent and quality patient-centered care. Multimodal teaching strategies are essential to meet the diverse needs of staff. Utilization of technology such as intranet and mobile applications helps to deliver educational content in a cost-effective manner. Program evaluation determines the effectiveness of teaching and helps to define ongoing needs of staff.
authors.forename: Esther
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: JoAnn
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Daugherty
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D002300:Cardiac Care Facilities; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D000078329:Workforce
keywords: Internet; adult education; assessment; curriculum design; experiential learning; program evaluation