MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Nancy Lang, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB, Reference Laboratory Supervisor, Community Blood Center/Community Tissue Services
Specialist in Blood Banking - Distance Education
Vicki Freeman, PhD, Department Chair and Professor, University of Texas Medical Branch
Taresa Moore, MT(ASCP)SBB, Transfusion Service Supervisor, University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston
Distance Education & Certificate Students - a Clinical Coordinator's Viewpoint
Description
Education using the internet has changed the normal paradigm of face to face lectures. With creativity and innovation, more people can have access to education and training. Along with change comes unique problems or concerns; distance education is not immune from problems. Universities and Specialty in Blood banking programs are developing more distance education for different types of students. This session will present: how one university uses distance education at the Medical Technology level; the results of a distance Specialty in Blood Bank technology program; the opinions of a clinical rotation supervisor as to the problems encountered in on line learning.
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Discuss ways distance education can be used to produce personnel
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Evaluate the impact of distance education on the work force
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Identify problems found in distance education
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List outcomes from different educational programs.
CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
California Nurse |
1.8 |
Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
General Attendee |
1.5 |
Physician |
1.5 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.