References
Scenario-based electronic learning: a viable educational method
Abstract
All prehospital practitioners should participate in the task of establishing a body of knowledge that relates specifically to prehospital care (
E-learning will inevitably transform all forms of education and learning in the 21st century (Garrison and Anderson, 2003). We live in a time when medical education is not static and the only constant in healthcare is change (Harden, 2006). Access to high-quality training for graduates to satisfy the conditions attached to their professional accreditation has become a real issue (McAuliffe and Van Vaerenbergh, 2006). Ward (1997) emphasizes that computer-mediated learning can encourage high levels of engagement and motivation.
Harden (2002) dispels the myth that e-learning is just a passing fad and is not only about knowledge transfer. Across general education, there is a move toward embedding e-learning as a key element of the teaching and learning culture. Universities are aiming to provide students with e-learning resources that are engaging and which encourage the pursuit of higher learning (Manchester University, 2008). As clinical guidelines change, there is a clear requirement to use educational strategies that enable the effective rapid transmission of updates in knowledge or practice to practitioners.
Subscribe to get full access to the Journal of Paramedic Practice
Thank you for visiting the Journal of Paramedic Practice and reading our archive of expert clinical content. If you would like to read more from the only journal dedicated to those working in emergency care, you can start your subscription today for just £48.
What's included
-
CPD Focus
-
Develop your career
-
Stay informed