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29.07.2010

New GMC e-learning session on end of life care now available

A new e-learning session focusing on the General Medical Council's (GMC) new guidance on treatment and care towards the end of life is now available to all doctors via e-ELCA, End of Life Care for All. The session, Treatment and care towards the end of life: good practice in decision making, explains the key principles in the guidance and helps doctors to apply the principles in the guidance to some of the common challenges that arise when caring for patients towards the end of life.

e-ELCA is a free and innovative e-learning resource that aims to enhance the training and education of those involved in delivering end of life care. Commissioned by the Department of Health (DH) to support the National End of Life Care Strategy (2008), e-ELCA has been developed by the Association for Palliative Medicine of Great Britain and Ireland in partnership with e-LfH.

ELCA imageThe GMC session explores the fictional case studies of two patients with different conditions and allows the users to work through the decision making process alongside the doctor, the patient and those close to them. The case studies cover both managing a patient's request for treatment and a patient's advance refusal of treatment, and give doctors guidance about areas of practice including clinically assisted nutrition and hydration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Interactive exercises and multiple choice questions are included to test the learners' knowledge and animation and imagery help create a visually engaging experience. Opportunities for personal reflection are provided throughout.

e-ELCA is broken down into four core areas (advance care planning, assessment, communication skills and symptom management). Each area consists of a number of e-learning sessions which are intuitive and easy to use. Each session takes around 20 minutes to complete to fit in with busy working lives. The session on the GMC guidance is included in the fifth area, Integrated Learning, which aims to integrate learning from the other areas through the use of case studies.

Bee Wee, National Clinical Lead for e-ELCA said: "e-ELCA is a groundbreaking e-learning resource designed to ensure that well informed high quality end of life care can be delivered by confident and competent health and social care professionals wherever the person happens to be. We would like to thank the GMC for their support in the development of this new session and in helping us to ensure that e-ELCA comprehensively covers all aspects and issues surrounding end of life care."

Jane O'Brien, Assistant Director, Standards at the GMC, said: "The GMC has for the first time provided guidance for doctors on some of the most challenging issues when treating patients towards the end of life, including advance care planning, how to respond to a patient's advance request for treatment and a doctors' responsibilities after a patient has died. These were all issues around which doctors and patients asked the GMC for further guidance. We are delighted to have been able to work with e-ELCA to create an easy to use e-learning session that explains the guidance in a straightforward and interactive way. The new e-ELCA session will help doctors to support patients and their families to make emotional and difficult decisions about the care they would like towards the end of life."

Doctors wishing to access this session and benefit from e-ELCA as a whole can register for free at
www.e-elca.org.uk.

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16.07.2010

e-LfH logoLatest news on the e-Learning for Healthcare programme

The e-learning for Healthcare programme is being re-evaluated in the new financial climate and we are working to ensure its sustainability as part of a wider educational strategy through a review of Technology Enhanced Learning. The review will develop an educational framework for the usage of e-learning, simulation and other technology enhanced learning systems.

We have identified funding available to maintain the central platform and current content will remain accessible. We are putting further development work on hold until we have completed this review. If you have any queries regarding this please direct your query to: support@e-lfh.org.uk.

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16.07.2010

User activity reports now available

Users of the e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH) Learning Management System (LMS) can now generate reports of their individual e-learning activity to use as evidence of training and education.

Developed in response to user feedback, these reports detail which e-learning sessions have been completed or partially completed.

Six reports are now available which cover the following areas:

  • Activity reports iconFull history of learning activities
  • Learning activities by date or period
  • Learning activities for the current month
  • Learning activities for the previous month
  • Learning activities for this academic year
  • Learning activities for the last academic year

The reports are easily generated via the Report Centre which is located on the left hand menu in the LMS. They can then be downloaded into an Excel format for printing and passed to trainers and tutors or added to portfolios.

The e-LfH e-learning projects benefiting from this new tool are:

A simple online tutorial demonstrating this process is available via the e-LfH LMS support area on the website.

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12.07.2010

Online support tutorials now available for users

New interactive support tutorials for the e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH) Learning Management System (LMS) are now available for users.

The tutorials guide the users through a range of common tasks and questions that may arise when using the
e-LfH LMS, including:

  • Tutorials imageHow to enable pop-ups in your browser
  • An overview of the learning management system
  • How to access your learning and search for content
  • How to use learning paths and the personal library
  • How to access certificates and reports

The tutorials are designed in a step-by-step format allowing users to move through them at their own pace and can be accessed on the e-LfH website at
www.e-lfh.org.uk/support_elfh_LMS.

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08.06.2010

Get online, get learning with Image Interpretation

A new and free e-learning resource for radiographers and other relevant staff in the NHS was launched this week (Tuesday 8 June 2010) at the UK Radiological Congress in Birmingham.

Image interpretation logoImage Interpretation has been developed by the College of Radiographers in partnership with e-LfH. It has been designed to help all those involved in radiography with interpreting plain x-ray images of the adult appendicular and axial skeleton and provide reports.

This innovative resource offers 50 interactive e-learning sessions which have been written and reviewed by senior clinicians and university lecturers. Aspects such as anatomy, clinical presentations, fractures, dislocations and pathology are comprehensively covered for each skeletal part.

The interactive sessions feature animation to show how mechanisms of injuries occur and photographs to demonstrate radiographic techniques. X-ray images are included in all sections and self-evaluation exercises are provided to encourage reflection and assess the knowledge gained.

Dorothy Keane, Clinical Project Lead for Image Interpretation, said, 'We are proud and delighted to launch Image Interpretation. Intuitive and engaging, it is a comprehensive online knowledge base that supports the education and professional development of those working in radiography. The e-learning is easy to use and designed to work in harmony with busy working lives. We are confident that Image Interpretation will help to improve radiographic skills and, consequently, help to deliver an enhanced patient service.'

For further details on Image Interpretation and how to access the e-learning, please visit
www.e-lfh.org.uk/imageinterpretation

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04.06.2010

A new online resource for developing leadership skills is launched

A new and free e-learning resource to support doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop clinical leadership skills was launched on Thursday 3 June 2010.

LeAD logoLeAD, e-learning for medical leadership, has been developed by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement and e-LfH. This new online resource addresses the knowledge components of the Medical Leadership Curriculum (MLC) based on the Medical Leadership Competency Framework (Enhancing Engagement in Medical Lead¬ership Project).

Around 50 people attended the LeAD launch at the Royal College of Anaesthetists on Thursday 3 June including Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS Medical Director who commended the project and its aims.

LeAD is structured in six modules each consisting of a number of e-learning sessions. Topics, scenarios and practical applications covering a range of specialties are offered together with examples of service improvement techniques and approaches.

The e-learning content in the LeAD sessions focuses on the concepts of shared leadership, this emphasises teamwork and col¬laboration, and the learner acting as an agent for change. The e-learning resource includes ideas for tutors, trainers and experienced staff on how to further develop the knowledge and skills of trainees.

The sessions are easy to use and feature interactive exercises, case studies and video for an intuitive and engaging learning experience. Around 50 e-learning sessions will be available with each session taking around 20 minutes to complete. Learners can work through any module or session relevant to their specific training needs in any order they choose.

LeAD imagePenny Lewis, Clinical Project Lead, said, 'Effective leadership is crucial to realising change and improving the delivery of patient care services in the NHS. To help support clinicians, trainers and other healthcare managers with this, we are delighted to be launching LeAD.

'Underpinned by the core principles of the MLC, LeAD is a comprehensive knowledge base to help all healthcare professionals contribute to the effective running of their organisation and its future direction.

'Written by clinicians for clinicians, learners can be confident they are using quality material wherever they are, and its flexible structure means it can be used in harmony with busy working lives.

'Furthermore LeAD can be integrated into local teaching programmes providing a valuable resource for trainers and course organisers, and ultimately supporting lifelong learning.'

For further information and details on how to access the e-learning visit www.e-lfh.org.uk/lead.

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01.06.2010

Alcohol IBA e-learning gets a refresh

The Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice (IBA) e-learning project for primary care has been relaunched.

Alcohol logoDeveloped by the DH Alcohol Policy Team in partnership with e-LfH Alcohol IBA is appropriate for a wide range of healthcare and other professionals. The e-learning helps them to identify people whose drinking might be impacting their health, and to deliver simple, structured advice.

Formerly one complete course, the material has now been broken down into six individual sessions, each taking around 20 minutes to complete to fit in with busy working lives.

  • Facts About Alcohol
  • About Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice
  • Tools for Identifying Alcohol Misuse
  • Clinical Approach to Brief Advice
  • Practising Brief Advice
  • Course Assessment

The revised content is fully compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 and accredited by the Royal College of Nursing. It is also endorsed by the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of General Practitioners.

The new look Alcohol IBA course is available to access via the Alcohol Learning Centre's website (www.alcohollearningcentre.org/eLearning). It will also be available on the National Learning Management System, the e-learning platform fully integrated with the Electronic Staff Record, in the coming few months.

Additionally, the e-learning will be included in the Foundation e-Learning Programme (www.foundation.org.uk) and e-GP, e-Learning for General Practice (www.e-gp.org). Two new pathways for hospital and pharmacy settings are currently under development and will be released later in 2010.

Iain Armstrong, Clinical Project Lead said: 'Alcohol IBA e-learning was initially launched in February 2009 and has proved to be a popular and valuable education resource. One of the main benefits of e-learning is that it can be updated easily so that it is continually fresh and current. After asking learners for their feedback about the course, we have taken the opportunity to revisit the content and structure.

With smaller e-learning sessions and enhanced material, Alcohol IBA now offers a more flexible and quality-assured learning resource to help healthcare professionals with tackling alcohol misuse by their patients.'

More information is available at www.e-lfh.org.uk/alcohol or by emailing support@e-lfh.org.uk.

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18.05.2010

e-learning for health and work is launched

Health-e-working logoA new and free e-learning resource supporting primary care professionals with dealing with patient issues relating to work and health is now available.

Health e-Working has been developed by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine in partnership with the Royal College of General Practitioners, The Society of Occupational Medicine and e-LfH.

It offers six easy to use, interactive e-learning sessions, each taking around 20 minutes to complete to fit in with busy schedules. The sessions cover subjects such as making the occupational link, advising on fitness for work, the implications of the Disability Discrimination Act and worklessness and unemployment.

Debbie Cohen, Clinical Project Lead for Health e-Working said, ‘Enabling people to return to work is good for their long term health, however, many patients need active support from their GP or other healthcare professionals. Health e-Working helps develop the knowledge, skills and confidence of GPs, trainees, primary care nurses and practice managers in dealing with the clinical issues relating to work and health. Designed in a flexible and engaging way, Health e-Working will help GPs and their teams provide the best possible patient care.

Health e-Working is available in e-GP, e-Learning for General Practice. e-GP has been developed by the Royal College of General Practitioners and offers a comprehensive programme of e-learning sessions covering a broad range of primary care topics. Access to Health e-Working will be automatically granted to those primary care professionals already registered with e-GP. Those wishing to register can do so at www.e-GP.org.

For more information on Health e-Working visit www.e-lfh.org.uk/healtheworking.

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12.05.2010

e-GP is a critical success

e-GP logoe-GP, e-Learning for General Practice, has been recommended as a key resource for teaching and learning critical appraisal skills in an independent review of critical appraisal resources to be published in Education for Primary Care.

The review, which found e-GP to be ‘a modern, attractive resource that covers the core areas of critical appraisal’, was commissioned by the MRCGP blueprinting group. The authors of the review state that critical appraisal, as an essential part of the GP curriculum, should receive adequate coverage in training and assessment and be taught in a way that demonstrates its relevance to everyday general practice

e-GP has been developed by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) in partnership with e-LfH. It is suitable for doctors in specialty training for general practice, general practitioners and other primary care professionals. Explicitly linked to the RCGP curriculum, e-GP offers a comprehensive programme of e-learning sessions covering a broad range of primary care topics.

The Evidence-Based Practice module helps learners develop the knowledge and skills to find the best evidence available to support clinical and managerial decisions. Seven engaging e-learning sessions examine evidence-based practice in detail, from working with the patient as a partner, to critically appraising a randomised control trial in a therapeutic intervention, diagnostic studies and a systematic review. Each session takes around 30 minutes to complete to fit in with busy work–study schedules, provides links to sources of information and features case studies and interactive exercises.

Dr Ben Riley, Project Clinical Lead for e-GP said, ‘Today’s general practitioner is expected to apply the results of a large volume of research evidence within the doctor–patient partnership and meet the high expectations of the both public and the profession. Within our Evidence-Based Practice module we break each aspect down into manageable chunks of learning and provide simple tools to support GPs with incorporating critical appraisal into their daily practice.’

For further information and to try out a sample session from the Evidence-Based Practice module visit
www.e-GP.org.

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05.05.2010

New Safeguarding e-learning now available for non-clinical staff

Safeguarding logoA new edition of Level 1 Safeguarding Children and Young People e-learning has been produced especially for non-clinical staff. The new edition achieves the same learning outcome, but uses less graphic imagery more appropriate for non-clinical staff.

Safeguarding Children and Young People is an e-learning resource designed to help protect children and young people from harm. It helps healthcare providers ensure their teams are up to date with the issues surrounding child protection.

The e-learning meets the statutory training requirements of Section 11 of the Children Act and is delivered by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in partnership with e-Learning for Healthcare.

It is available in 20–30 minute bite-sized sessions that can be accessed either from work or at home. The e-learning covers two levels:

Level 1 – Introduction to Safeguarding Children and Young People

  • A single session that covers the knowledge and competencies required for Level 1 Safeguarding. This includes recognition of the four types of child abuse and the appropriate actions healthcare staff need to take if they are concerned a child is being abused or neglected.
    Level 1 (version 2) for non-clinical staff is now available.

Level 2 – Recognition, Response and Reporting

  • Three sessions that cover the knowledge and competencies required for Level 2 Safeguarding. This includes recognising child abuse, being able to document cause for concern, knowing who to inform and understanding the next steps in the child and young person protection process.

To find out more visit Safeguarding Children and Young People.

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22.04.2010

Training for sexual health and HIV gets the online treatment

eHIV-STI logoA free and comprehensive online resource supporting specialist training in sexual health and HIV was officially launched in April 2010.

eHIV-STI, e-Learning for Sexual Health and HIV, has been developed by the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) in partnership with the Royal Colleges of Physicians and DH e-Learning for Healthcare.

It has been designed to reflect the UK sexual health and HIV specialist medical training curriculum and is suitable for all those involved in treating and supporting people with sexually transmitted infections.

eHIV-STI offers engaging and interactive e-learning sessions which provide an extensive knowledge base for all STIs and HIV. It also covers related specialties such as dermatology, infectious diseases and gynaecology and is relevant for primary care professionals. Written and reviewed by subject matter experts the material is delivered at three levels: introductory, advanced and specialist.

Dr Jackie Sherrard, Clinical Project Lead said, ‘With increasing numbers of healthcare professionals involved in the management of STIs, it is important that we continue to provide quality innovative education and training resources. eHIV-STI is one such resource that we are proud to offer. It is an essential knowledge framework written by senior clinicians and provides flexible learning to fit in with busy working schedules. Furthermore, the e-learning can be supplemented in day-to-day practice to reinforce the skills and attitudes necessary for delivering a first class patient service.'

eHIV-STI was launched at the Second Joint Conference of BASHH with the British HIV Association on 22 April 2010.

For more information on the e-learning visit www.eHIV-STI.com or email
HIV-STI.support@e-lfh.org.uk.

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31.03.2010

Dental foundation trainees get the e-Den treatment

e-Den logoe-Den, the national e-learning initiative encompassing dentistry’s foundation years, went live to over 1,200 dental foundation trainees and trainers across the UK on 31 March 2010. The project is the first major collaboration between The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, The Royal College of Surgeons of England, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK), and the Department of Health's e-Learning for Healthcare.

e-Den is a flexible online tool which can be accessed at a time and place to suit the learner and is available 24 hours a day. The curriculum is primarily based on the UK Dental Foundation Training curriculum, and is made up of four domains – clinical, management and leadership, professionalism, and communication.

The content has been written by respected subject matter experts from across all fields of dentistry. Over 500 sessions have been broken down into 12 modules covering broad subject areas such as anxiety and pain control, hard and soft tissue surgery, and restoration of teeth. There is also a 13th module in development which will contain multiple choice and case study questions only.

Dental foundation trainees and trainers, who have been pre-registered as part of the initial roll out of the project, have been given access to the first module of 45 e-learning sessions covering elements of the clinical domain of the curriculum.

This first module focuses on patient assessment and includes topics such as assessment methods and techniques, good practice, and health promotion and disease prevention.

Each e-learning session is 20–30 minutes long and contains a mixture of high quality images, animations and video clips to provide an engaging and visual learning experience.

e-Den Clinical Lead, Paul Brunton, said, ‘This versatile learning resource provides educational support for dental trainees within the UK and will also contribute to continuing professional development of the entire dental team. With its flexibility and dynamic content, e-Den is a new tool for a new age.’

Further sessions covering the next elements of the curriculum will be released throughout 2010 and beyond. Access to the e-learning will be given free of charge to NHS members of the dentistry team over the coming months.

For more information on e-Den, visit www.e-lfh.org.uk/dentistry or contact the e-Den team at dentistry.support@e-lfh.org.uk.

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24.03.2010

e-Endoscopy provides a key to endoscopy training

Endoscopy logoe-Endoscopy was successfully launched at the Annual British Society of Gastroenterology meeting in Liverpool in March 2010.

Developed by the Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG) and e-Learning for Healthcare, e-Endoscopy is a web-based interactive resource available to all NHS users.

The content is designed to support all aspects of endoscopy skills training and practice from the novice to the independent endoscopist and sub-specialty training. There is also a dedicated course for the nurse endoscopy assistant. Users have unlimited access to the courses and sessions within them, which offer comprehensive, formative and interactive learning.

e-Endoscopy provides users with both base knowledge and revision material. It is integrated into the new
e-portfolio for endoscopy and is easily accessible via the JAG and the JAG Endoscopy Training System (JETS) websites.

A variety of sessions within the initial Foundation course, and Basic Upper GI and Basic Lower GI courses are now available. Information about access is available on the website at www.e-lfh.org.uk/projects/endoscopy/register. New sessions will continue to be released throughout the year and all course content is due to be completed in 2012.

Professor Roger Barton, JAG Chairman, said, ‘This excellent project with its award-winning lineage will bring the essential knowledge that all high quality endoscopists need to the desktop. With modules for endoscopy nurses too, the easy-to-use content and integrated assessments are relevant and current, having been written by endoscopists for endoscopists. If only it had been around when I was learning endoscopy.’

A downloadable user guide is available to provide help and advice. It covers areas relating to initial registration and log on, through to ideas about integrating the e-Endoscopy learning material into endoscopy training.

Anyone who is interested in becoming involved in developing the content or is already involved in endoscopy is encouraged to register and use the educational material provided.

For further information and registration, visit www.e-lfh.org.uk/endoscopy.

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16.02.2010

Learn about dementia at the touch of a button with e-GP

e-GP logoTwo new e-learning sessions covering memory loss in older people and dementia are now available to all primary care professionals via e-GP, e-Learning for General Practice.

The two sessions, Memory Problems in Older People and Care of People with Dementia are the latest additions to e-GP, a comprehensive programme of e-learning modules relevant to UK general practice. Written by experienced clinicians, the e-learning uses case studies, animation and interactive exercises. Each session takes around 20 minutes to complete.

  • Memory Problems in Older People looks at how to assess memory problems and the differential diagnoses. The session also advises learners on how to investigate memory problems and understand the role of memory enhancing medication.
  • Care of People with Dementia recognises the impact of dementia on the health of the nation. The session describes the issues particular to the management of people from driving to end of life care. The session also provides guidance on the use of major tranquilisers for patients with advanced dementia.

The release of these two new sessions coincides with the first anniversary of the National Dementia Strategy. Launched in February 2009 the first ever National Dementia Strategy set out initiatives designed to increase awareness of dementia, ensure early diagnosis and intervention, and radically improve the quality of care that people with the condition receive.

Dr Ben Riley, Project Clinical Lead for e-GP said, 'The UK has an ageing population and, going forward, the care of older people will make up a higher proportion of the general practitioner's workload. Caring for older people presents certain challenges and, in general practice, we have an important role to play in helping to improve the care of older people.

'These new e-GP sessions tackle some of the key issues that primary care professionals face when dealing with dementia and memory loss. The content has been written by subject specialists so learners can be confident they are benefiting from quality assured e-learning and the easy to use sessions can be easily fitted around busy working schedules.'

e-GP has been developed by the Royal College of General Practitioners in partnership with e-Learning for Healthcare and is suitable for doctors in specialty training for general practice, general practitioners, and general practice nurses and practice managers. It now offers over 200 sessions covering a broad range of topics from child and adolescent health, safeguarding children and young people, evidence-based practice, women's health, sexual health, musculoskeletal problems and learning disabilities.

For further information and details on how to access the e-learning visit www.e-GP.org.

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28.01.2010

E-learning Promises Breakthrough in End of Life Care Training

ELCA imageAccess to high quality end of life care training is set to be transformed with the rollout of e-learning resources for huge numbers of health and social care staff.

e-ELCA (End of Life Care for All) is one of the key elements in a programme to improve the skills of up to 2.5 million people working with dying people and their families – a key recommendation of the End of Life Care Strategy published in 2008.

The programme was launched in London on 21 January with around 60 highly-interactive learning sessions complete and soon to be available across large parts of the health and social care workforce. Each session lasts around 20 minutes and includes features such as self-assessment tools, audio/video clips and case studies.

All are written by experts in their field and peer reviewed.

The Department of Health (DH), the National End of Life Care Programme (NEoLCP), e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH) and the Association for Palliative Medicine are all working in partnership to develop the resources. Each session will provide a certificate as evidence of learning.

Information on e-ELCA and some sessions open to the public can be accessed at www.EndofLifeCareforAll.com. Health and social care workers seeking to register for access to the much higher number of sessions which require registration should visit www.e-elca.org.uk.

Health and social care staff who do not yet have access to the e-Learning Management System can get started by working on nine sessions on the public-facing section of the website. That figure will soon rise to 12.

Eventually, staff working at all levels in any relevant job and across care settings from acute hospitals to care homes and domiciliary care will be able to access around 130 learning sessions based around four core courses.

These are:

  • Assessment
  • Advance care planning
  • Communication skills
  • Symptom management

A fifth course integrates learning through case studies.

NEoLCP director Claire Henry said:

"This is about widening access to training for many health and social care staff and volunteers. We are at last within reach of high quality, accessible training for everybody involved in this challenging area."

Dr Bee Wee, national clinical lead for e-ELCA, said:

"One day we will all want top notch end of life care from the best trained staff - nurses, social workers, doctors, therapists - and volunteers. These interactive sessions are created by experts at the sharp end for all those at the coal face. Most are easy, many are fun - all are free."

Julia Moore, national director for e-Learning for Healthcare, said:

"As a mode of delivery for educational material, e-learning capitalises on the latest technology to support flexible and self-directed learning for the health and social care workforce, including the 2.5 million involved in providing end of life care."

For more information or to register for e-ELCA visit www.e-lfh.org.uk/e-elca or contact the e-ELCA team at elca.support@e-lfh.org.uk.

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25.01.2010

e-learning for Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare is launched

e-SRH, an exciting and flexible e-learning resource for sexual and reproductive healthcare training, was officially launched on 20 January 2010.

FSRH and e-SRH logosDeveloped by the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) in partnership with e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH), e-SRH forms the initial part of the training for the new FSRH diploma. It will support healthcare professionals in acquiring the relevant knowledge and competences needed for delivering sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) and some areas of enhanced care.

The e-learning consists of 18 modules made up of over 50 sessions written by clinical experts working in both general practice and specialist services. The sessions contain interactive multimedia, such as video clips and animation, along with real-life case studies to help learners understand the views of both patients and professionals.

Registration for e-SRH is now available free of charge via the e-LfH website (www.e-lfh.org.uk/e-srh) for doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in the UK.

The launch of e-SRH took place at a special event to celebrate the FSRH’s new specialty of Community Sexual and Reproductive Health, and the redesign of the Diploma of the FSRH.

The event was opened by Professor Arulkumaran, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), and speeches were also given by Baroness Joyce Gould and Dr Christine Robinson, President of the FSRH.

Dr Robinson said:

"The new diploma is considered to be the gold standard of training for contraception and sexual and reproductive health. With the development of this new innovative resource, e-SRH, doctors will now have more convenient access to the theoretical component of the diploma before embarking upon the practical training competences."

Attendees, including representatives from the RCOG, FSRH and the British Medical Association, were also invited to view some of the sample e-SRH sessions.

For more information or to register for e-SRH visit www.e-lfh.org.uk/e-srh or contact the e-SRH team at e-srh@e-lfh.org.uk.

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25.01.2010

Audiology workforce hears that the future of learning is e-Audiology

e-Audiology logoe-Audiology, a new e-learning resource for the audiology workforce, was officially launched on 11 November during a special event in conjunction with the quarterly meeting of the Audiology Advisory Board.

e-Audiology is delivered in partnership by the Department of Health and e-Learning for Healthcare. It will play a key role in supporting the Department of Health’s National Audiology Programme by helping those working within audiology services to provide essential care for their patients.

e-Audiology covers pathway support, primary care referral and service transformation. It will provide support and continuing professional development for: assistant and associate audiologists; audiologists; GPs; GP practice staff; and other healthcare professionals and volunteers.

The e-Audiology learning content was written and quality assured by leading audiology professionals and the curriculum is intended to enhance current methods of delivering training.

Professor Sue Hill with Nick Johnson (left),  Adam Crowley and Paul Jabore at the launch  of e-Audiology
Professor Sue Hill with Nick Johnson (left),
Adam Crowley and Paul Jabore at the launch
of e-Audiology

The launch was attended by a number of audiology clinical champions and clinical consultants along with key members of the Department of Health. Attendees were given the opportunity to view sample e-learning sessions and speak to the team involved with creating e-Audiology.

Clinical champion for e-Audiology, Adrian Davis OBE, attended the launch and said:

"e-Audiology is an ideal resource for supporting and improving NHS audiology pathways, particularly those delivered by audiology assistants and support practitioners. The project provides an interactive learning environment which promotes maximum educational gain for users."

For more information on e-Audiology visit www.e-lfh.org.uk/projects/audiology.

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