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Redefining continuing education delivery

K H Carlton

    Computers in Nursing
    |January 1, 1997
    PubMed
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    The integration of the internet and telecommunications is revolutionizing continuing education (CE) delivery. Healthcare providers must adopt these technologies to remain competitive and meet the needs of 21st-century lifelong learners.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Education
    • Continuing Education Technology

    Background:

    • The landscape of continuing education (CE) is rapidly evolving due to technological advancements.
    • Historically, CE focused on microcomputers for administrative tasks, but innovation has accelerated significantly since the 1990s.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the impact of the internet and advanced telecommunications on the delivery of continuing education.
    • To highlight the necessity for healthcare educational providers to adapt to new technological paradigms for future viability.

    Main Methods:

    • The study reviews trends in healthcare CE delivery modalities.
    • It examines the integration of synchronous and asynchronous learning, distance education, and multimedia approaches.

    Main Results:

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    • Healthcare CE providers not adopting new technologies risk obsolescence.
    • A blend of distance and residential learning is emerging as the most effective model.
    • The internet and telecommunications are key drivers of change in CE marketing and delivery.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare CE must embrace technological innovation to cater to the 'information and technologically savvy' lifelong learner.
    • Adaptability and forward-thinking are crucial for the success and sustainability of CE programs in the 21st century.