Nursing

Advantages of E-learning

Staff Development Weekly: Insight on Evidence-Based Practice in Education, May 13, 2004

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Are you exploring the benefits of E-learning training alternatives? One advantage to consider is the long-term effect on your wallet. In an industry replete with budget restraints and program cuts, the need for less expensive ways to deliver training has led many healthcare organizations to research E-learning options. Since employees can access programs from their facilities and homes, there are no travel costs for bringing remote employees to a centralized workshop.
Another benefit that fuels interest in E-learning is the convenience and accessibility of online courses. For instance, nurses can alleviate the pressure to maintain certification by obtaining contact hours at their own pace, and in the privacy of their own homes. This factor, coupled with the engaging nature of multimedia delivery, are big advantages. The centralized nature of web-delivered training makes the delivery standardized for all users who take the course.
Editor's note: The above excerpt is adapted from http://www.brandonhall.com/public/faqs2/index.htm a company that provides independent, objective information about using technology for learning to help you make the right decisions for your organization.



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