Dr Andrew Millar Consultant Physician and Hon Senior Lecturer Care Group Clinical Lead
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Dr Andrew MillarConsultant Physician and Hon Senior Lecturer
Care Group Clinical Lead
Medical Director, Ace4Training Ltd
E-learning Development
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
with Ace4training
A Partnership for Better Learning
E-learning at the North Middlesex
• The promise of e-learning
• The problem with e-learning
• The Ace4Training e-learning project
– Ace4Training LMS
– Ace4Training modules
– Media production and content
• Working with other providers
• Fitting with the National Agenda
• Prospects for the future
The promise of e-learning• Not enough trainers
• Not enough time
• Much training is repetitive
• Face to face training costly- might save £100,000s
• It works in industry, schools, colleges and abroad…..
The problem with e-learning
NATIONAL ISSUES
• National need, National lead
• Inspirational, sociable PC?
• Discussion and debate?
• Trust online testing?
• Trainer or textbook?
• National portfolio
• NHS IT skills
LOCAL ISSUES
• Local content in generic courses
• Expensive and complex
• Screen textbook dull
• Limited local funds
Ace4Training e-learning project• External research – much in development but little available
• Commercial e-learning costly
• Staff perception
– Control and interaction
– Not text
– Multimedia & games
– Not too many questions
THEREFORE
• Bespoke LMS
• Some A4T modules plus links
A4T Learning Management System
• Encourages Trainees– LMS takes responsibility
• Locally adaptable– Adapt to local need
– Publish lectures and tutorials
• Policy and Guideline delivery
• Supports traditional learning– blended learning solutions
A4T Learning Management System
• Anytime, anywhere• SCORM compliant• Trainees invited,
reminded, rewarded• Tutor plans training• Manager monitors training• Audit trail • Trust monthly reports• Induction Support
Ace4Training modulesGeneral
• Engaging • Trainer support• Locally relevant• Easy to administer• Easy to monitor• Cost-effective• Avoid duplication• Contribute to NHS provision
Specific
• Subtitles if needed• Earphones supplied
Ace4Training Media Production and Content Authoring
• Video production team
• Professional actors
• Excellent facilities
• NMUH trainers
• Content authoring
• Stills and Audio
• Flash animation
Ace4Training Video Production
• Video clips
– Customer care
– Mental Capacity
– Infection control
– Conflict Resolution
– Complaints handling
– Consent
Partnerships and Progress
• National lead not national provision• Stimulate innovation & competition• Suppliers should cooperate• Systems must link up! • Link to ESR and NLMS• Support e-LfH & CfH • Accreditation system• Not reduplicate• Research!
Suggestions - General
• National modules …… new textbooks
• Local adopted systems ……the new teachers
• Encourage local initiatives – content AND systems
• E-learning in infancy – needs to grow and develop
• E-learning is a library service and libraries have many books
• Avoid excessive reduplication - there is more than one textbook!
• Encourage competition – NHS is a business and so is education
Suggestions - Specific
• NHS London continue meetings,
accreditation scheme, NHS tariff
• Ace4Training– Full LMS if needed
– Delivers own modules
– Delivers National modules (eLfH, CLU)
– Supports NLMS and training record
– Provides content through ESR
– Supports Trusts setting up e-learning
E-learning road to paradise?Way to go!