An e-learning system for pharmacist continuing education in Poland
Keywords:
Pharmacy continuing education, e-learning, internet based education, professional educationAbstract
The aim of this project is to develop an e-education system for the continuing education (CE) needs of pharmacists. The e-learning system assumptions were ease of use for end-users, easy to administer, to assist development and rebuild ability and the possibility to deliver both a wide range of helpful multimedia materials and online tests and role-play quizzes.
During the trial period over 250 users registered at e-duk@cja (http://papaver.farmacja.cm-uj.krakow.pl/learn/). We estimate that about 13% of all practicing pharmacists from Cracow Pharmaceutical Board visited the e-learning website. One hundred and ten pharmacists notified their wish for full access allowing the possibility of testing and educational credit accumulation and 43 decided to take the exam.
Results of this post-introduction inquiry reveal positive reception of this e-learning system.
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