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Experience with mandatory continuing education in a teaching hospital
The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
|December 10, 1988
Summary
Mandatory continuing education (MCE) can create reluctant learners. Studies show MCE negatively impacts perceived outcomes and future voluntary attendance, suggesting a need for revised approaches to mandatory programming.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- Mandatory continuing education (MCE) is common in healthcare.
- Unwilling participants may not engage effectively.
- Assessing learner attitudes toward MCE is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate participant perceptions of two MCE programs.
- To assess attitudes toward MCE and its effectiveness.
- To explore the impact of mandated attendance on learner engagement.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to participants of two MCE programs at a teaching hospital.
- The survey assessed perceptions of MCE and program effectiveness.
- Data analysis focused on attitudes and likelihood of future voluntary attendance.
Main Results:
- Mandatory attendance negatively affected participants' perceived outcomes.
- Participants were less likely to voluntarily attend future MCE programs.
- Attitudes toward MCE were influenced by the mandatory nature of the programs.
Conclusions:
- MCE can foster unwilling learners, impacting engagement and perceived value.
- The mandatory nature of continuing education may reduce future voluntary participation.
- Alternative strategies for mandatory programming are needed to improve learner receptiveness and effectiveness.