Rethinking the continuous education and training of healthcare professionals in the context of digital technologies

Carlos Alberto da Silva, Rui Pedro Pereira Almeida, António Fernando Abrantes, Kevin Barros Azevedo, Bianca Vicente, Francisca Carvalheira, Eurico José Ribeiro Flores, Tatiana Mestre

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    Abstract

    The healthcare industry is rapidly evolving with new technologies and treatments being developed all the time. This trend means that healthcare professionals must continuously educate themselves to stay current in their field and provide the best possible care to their patients. However, the traditional models of continuing education and training are not always well suited to the fast-paced nature of the healthcare industry. Digital technologies have the potential to revolutionize the way that healthcare professionals are educated and trained. Online courses, virtual simulations, and other interactive learning tools offer a flexible way for professionals to stay current in their field. Therefore, considering that digital instructional technologies could provide a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, this chapter intends to explore the potential of using an educational tool (Moodle), providing the concrete experience of our educational group in the design and implementation of curricular units for teaching health professionals through e-learning methods.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationHandbook of research on instructional technologies in health education and allied disciplines
    EditorsManuel B. Garcia, Mildred Vanessa Lopez Cabrera, Rui Pedro Pereira de Almeida
    PublisherIGI Global
    Pages105-129
    Number of pages25
    Edition1st
    ISBN (Electronic)9781668471654
    ISBN (Print)1668471647, 9781668471647
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 13 Mar 2023

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