Use of Educational Technology in Healthcare

00:01 Imagine healthcare education as a vast digital landscape.

00:05 It's constantly evolving and leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance learning.

00:10 Now, this is exciting implications for the informatics professional who's interested in information technology and education.

00:18 Welcome to the world of educational informatics in health care.

00:23 Now let's start with the concept of e-learning.

00:26 Picture it as a vast digital library.

00:28 It's filled with a multitude of books, and each one of them represents a different topic or skill to learn.

00:34 E-learning leverages digital resources to create rich, interactive and an accessible learning environment.

00:41 It's like having a 24/7 library at your fingertips, which gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace and at your own convenience.

00:50 Healthcare organizations can use these platforms to provide and document employee participation and competencies that are required by their accreditation agencies.

01:00 For example, the annual fire, HIPAA, and sexual harassment trainings are often provided through this medium.

01:08 Within the digital library.

01:10 Educational content can be delivered through various tools like tutorials, simulations, virtual reality, and even games.

01:18 The most common of these in the health care world are tutorials like this one, that walk you through a specific topic step by step.

01:26 A common example of simulations are obtaining regular CPR certification with practice on mannequins and simulator machines, rather than a traditional live classroom. Consider having an informative perspective on these tools.

01:42 Knowing that simulations can increase learning, you're in a position to seek out these training opportunities or be a part of the team deciding which approach is best for what you want your employees to learn and demonstrate.

01:55 But how do leaders know that educational content has been effective in preparing their employees for success? Well, similar to how a director knows that their actors are ready to perform in health care education performance measures are used to assess knowledge, skills, and attitudes of health care professionals.

02:13 It's like a director providing constructive feedback to the actors, ensuring they're ready for the big stage.

02:21 Keep in mind that providing education in the digital space has human resource and logistical implications.

02:27 Every theater production requires a well-trained, compliant, and licensed team behind the scenes. Human resource staff use informatics tools to ensure employee training, adherence to standards and regulations, licensure, and continuing education units.

02:43 CEUs are used to differentiate expertise and show that the healthcare professionals stay updated according to the standards of their unique professions.

02:53 Logistically, providing education in digital ways can be complex as different employees need different educational courses, support , and monitoring.

03:02 For example, the top surgeon of the hospital has very different training needs than the director of the laboratory.

03:09 Both are medically trained but have different standards to meet.

03:13 The surgeon will need specific continuing education in surgical techniques and research. The laboratory director will need clear training.

03:21 Both will need HIPAA.

03:23 Informatics professionals are often asked to help access, provide, and monitor that they both get the education they need to ensure quality care.

03:32 From the expansive digital library to the performance on the big stage, each piece of educational informatics plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare education. It's the convergence of technology and education that's transforming the way we learn, grow, and evolve in the healthcare field.

03:51 So, let's embrace this evolution and step into the future of learning.