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Distance education in respiratory care
Erna L Boone1, Kathy Jones-Boggs Rye
1Department of Respiratory and Surgical Technologies, College of Health Related Professions, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 West Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA. BooneErnaL@uams.edu
Respiratory Care Clinics of North America
|September 20, 2005
Summary
Online education is emerging in respiratory care programs, with directors noting benefits and challenges similar to other fields. Further research is needed to understand its impact on respiratory care students.
Area of Science:
- Respiratory Care Education
- Online Learning
- Higher Education
Background:
- The integration of online education into specialized healthcare training programs is an evolving area.
- Existing literature highlights general benefits and challenges of online learning in higher education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey program directors in respiratory care education regarding the current use of online education.
- To identify perceived benefits and difficulties associated with online learning in this field.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to program directors across the United States.
- Data collected focused on the adoption and experiences with online education.
Main Results:
- A small but notable number of respiratory care programs are utilizing online education.
- Reported benefits and difficulties align with broader trends in higher education online learning.
Conclusions:
- Online education is considered a vital long-term strategy for respiratory care programs.
- Further investigation is required to fully understand the implications of online learning for respiratory care students and programs.