E-Learning has the benefits of being distance and time independent – people can learn anywhere at a time and place that is convenient to them.

In this section, we provide e-learning modules and links to external modules that can be used by nurses for their professional development. The Colleges / Associations will continue to develop this component based on their expertise, resources and needs of their members.

LPNnet e-Learning Resources

Here are some e-Learning modules that we have developed.

1. Learning to Learn Tutorial – this Flash video tutorial is designed to motivate and assist health care practitioners to embrace ongoing professional development. The tutorial describes why professional development is important; how to assess, plan and evaluate learning activities; and, provides suggestions as how to make learning most effective and successful. The tutorial includes a 21 item self-test quiz. 

For research and evaluation purposes we have produced this tutorial in three versions:

1. Learning to Learn – single female narrator (17:06 minutes excluding quiz)
2. Learning to Learn – two female narrators (14:51 minutes excluding quiz)
3. Learning to Learn – female and male narrators (14:50 minutes excluding quiz)

We would appreciate your feedback on which version you prefer as we general comments and suggestions.

2. Patient Assessment e-Learning Course – this is an e-Learning version of the "Patient Assessment Self-Assessment Tool" document produced by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia (Canada). The actual course will include some 15 different modules.

1. Module 1: Introduction to Patient Assessment – 11:45 minutes excluding the 30 item quiz.
2. Module 2: The Assessment Process – under development
3. Module 3: Preparing for the Assessment – under development
4. Module 4: General Survey including Vital Signs – under development 

Here are some other websites with e-Learning modules and resources that can be used for professional development by Licensed Practical Nurses.

Workplace Health and Safety 

Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry has some excellent e-Learning modules on workplace health and safety. These high-end, video-based modules cover the following topics:

1. Backs and Bums: Applying Basic Ergonics
2. Impairment and Workplace Health and Safety
3. Workplace Health and Safety for Schools
4. Recognizing Workplace Hazards - See it Again for the First Time
5. Shiftwork and Fatigue
6. Hazard Assessment and Control
7. Incident Investigation

Office Ergonomics

This e-Learning course is an excellent example of how online learning can be engaging and interactive rather than passive. This module provides useful tips and advice for individuals who  regularly work at a computer workstation. (Created by Prometheus Training Corporation). 

U.S. National Library of Medicine

The NLM has a huge number of well-done interactive health education tutorials. Using animated graphics, each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-understand language. There are 4 categories of online tutorials:

1. Diseases and Conditions: 103 tutorials on such topics as acne, angina, arthritis, fractures and sprains, menopause, warts and much more.
2. Tests and Diagnostics Procedures: 25 tutorials on such topics as barium enama, bone densitometry, breast lumps, bronchoscopy, colonscopy, colposcopy, CT scan and more.
3. Surgery and Treatment Procedures: 35 tutorials on such topics as aorto-bifemoral bypass, cardiac rehabilitation, carotid endarterectomy, carpal tunnel syndrome, chemotherapy, etc.
4. Prevention and Wellness: 8 tutorials on such topics as back exercises, coumadin, exercising for a health heart, managing cholesterol, managing stress and more.  

Nursing

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) have a Learning Centre on their website. The nursing e-Learning modules that are available include:

1. Consent
2. Documentation
3. Infection Prevention and Control
4. Medication
5. Professional Standards
6. Restraints
7. Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship
8. Utilization of RNs and RPNs

Interactive Virtual Surgery

Edheads.org has several interactive virtual surgery modules that demonstrate what can be done to teach certain procedures. These include:

1. Hip Replacement
2. Hip Resurfacing
3. Knee Surgery

Human Anatomy Online

Innerbody.com is a great interactive site for learning about, or refreshing your knowledge on, human anatomy.

Addictions and Substance Misuse

Medication for Alcohol Dependence – New medications for addiction treatment can significantly improve treatment outcomes for many patients, especially when combined with counseling, support and aftercare.

This free, four-part, online course helps health care professionals understand how these medications work with the brain mechanisms involved in alcohol dependence, and how medications can be part of a comprehensive treatment program that helps patients regain control over their lives.