CompeTrax's e-Learning component can link to, or be part of, a simple or sophisticated electronic learning system. e-Learning has the benefits of being distance and time independent – people can learn anywhere at a time and place that is convenient to them.

In this section, we wish to demonstrate sample applications that could be used to assist individual practitioners with their professional development. Professional associations will develop this component based on their expertise, resources and needs of their members.

Examples of e-Learning Resources

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Here are some examples of e-Learning modules that we have developed.

1. Using Competency Data to Better Manage Health Professions – this is our presentation at the National Continuing Competence Conference (NCCC) held in Toronto in November 2007. It has been converted into an e-Learning module. (36:40 minutes)

2. Learning to Learn Tutorial – this Flash video tutorial is designed to motivate and assist health care practitioners to embrace ongoing professional development. The tutorial describes why professional development is important; how to assess, plan and evaluate learning activities; and, provides suggestions as how to make learning most effective and successful. The tutorial includes a 21 item self-test quiz. 

For research and evaluation purposes we have produced this tutorial in three versions:

1. Learning to Learn – single female narrator (17:06 minutes excluding quiz)
2. Learning to Learn – two female narrators (14:51 minutes excluding quiz)
3. Learning to Learn – female and male narrators (14:50 minutes excluding quiz)

We would appreciate your feedback on which version you prefer as we general comments and suggestions.

3. Patient Assessment e-Learning Course – this is an e-Learning version of the "Patient Assessment Self-Assessment Tool" document produced by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia (Canada). The actual course will include some 15 different modules.

1. Module 1: Introduction to Patient Assessment – 11:45 minutes excluding the 30 item quiz.
2. Module 2: The Assessment Process – under development
3. Module 3: Preparing for the Assessment – under development
4. Module 4: General Survey including Vital Signs – under development 

Workplace Health and Safety 

Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry has some excellent e-Learning modules on workplace health and safety. These high-end, video-based modules cover the following topics:

1. Backs and Bums: Applying Basic Ergonics
2. Impairment and Workplace Health and Safety
3. Workplace Health and Safety for Schools
4. Recognizing Workplace Hazards - See it Again for the First Time
5. Shiftwork and Fatigue
6. Hazard Assessment and Control
7. Incident Investigation

Office Ergonomics

This e-Learning course is an excellent example of how online learning can be engaging and interactive rather than passive. This module provides useful tips and advice for individuals who  regularly work at a computer workstation. (Created by Prometheus Training Corporation). 

U.S. National Library of Medicine

The NLM has a huge number of well-done interactive health education tutorials. Using animated graphics, each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-understand language. There are 4 categories of online tutorials:

1. Diseases and Conditions: 103 tutorials on such topics as acne, angina, arthritis, fractures and sprains, menopause, warts and much more.
2. Tests and Diagnostics Procedures: 25 tutorials on such topics as barium enama, bone densitometry, breast lumps, bronchoscopy, colonscopy, colposcopy, CT scan and more.
3. Surgery and Treatment Procedures: 35 tutorials on such topics as aorto-bifemoral bypass, cardiac rehabilitation, carotid endarterectomy, carpal tunnel syndrome, chemotherapy, etc.
4. Prevention and Wellness: 8 tutorials on such topics as back exercises, coumadin, exercising for a health heart, managing cholesterol, managing stress and more.  

Nursing

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) have a Learning Centre on their website. The nursing e-Learning modules that are available include:

1. Consent
2. Documentation
3. Infection Prevention and Control
4. Medication
5. Professional Standards
6. Restraints
7. Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship
8. Utilization of RNs and RPNs

Interactive Virtual Surgery

Edheads.org has several interactive virtual surgery modules that demonstrate what can be done to teach certain procedures. These include:

1. Hip Replacement
2. Hip Resurfacing
3. Knee Surgery

Human Anatomy Online

Innerbody.com is a great interactive site for learning about, or refreshing your knowledge on, human anatomy.