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Chapter 14

Chapter 14. Lifelong Learning. Importance of Lifelong Learning. Lifelong learning All purposeful learning activities that take place throughout our lives Both formal and informal Graduation End of formal training But beginning of lifelong learning. Importance of Lifelong Learning.

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Chapter 14

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  1. Chapter 14 Lifelong Learning

  2. Importance of Lifelong Learning • Lifelong learning • All purposeful learning activities that take place throughout our lives • Both formal and informal • Graduation • End of formal training • But beginning of lifelong learning

  3. Importance of Lifelong Learning • Knowledge quickly becomes outdated • Necessary to keep up with changes in job to remain competent

  4. Changes that Affect Health Care • Growing number of older adults • Shorter hospital stays • Increased cultural diversity • Interest in complementary medicine • Insurance changes and complexities • Emphasis on wellness • Computerization

  5. Question • True or False: • Most health care professionals will need to continually learn over the span of their careers.

  6. Answer • True • Most health care occupations must adapt as technology advances and society changes

  7. Changes that Affect Health Care • Spread of viruses • Expansion of roles for health care professionals • Increased specialization • Sophisticated equipment • New discoveries about human body • New diagnostics and treatments

  8. Question • The health care system is affected by demographic changes, which include: • The appearance of new viruses • New medical discoveries • The number of individuals in various age groups

  9. Answer • C. The number of individuals in various age groups • Demographics • Populations and groups of people within them

  10. Question • The population group which will comprise the largest number of patients in the near future is: • Children • Young adults • Older adults

  11. Answer • C. Older adults • Older adults will make up largest number of patients • Size of this group growing • People tend to develop more health problems as they age

  12. Question • Standard precautions were developed in response to: • The spread of blood-borne viruses • On-the-job accidents in health care facilities • To safeguard patient confidentiality

  13. Answer • A. The spread of blood-borne viruses • Standard precautions • Developed to decrease spread of infectious diseases

  14. CEUs • Credits for learning after graduation • Also known as continuing professional education (CPE) • Many occupations require specific number before re-licensure or recertification

  15. CEUs • Organization requiring CEUs determines type and number accepted • Check before doing work to earn CEUs

  16. Ways to Earn CEUs • Special sessions or workshops • Home study or study packets • Distance education classes • Internet courses • Traditional classroom courses

  17. Question • True or False: • Most professional organizations only accept continuing education units earned from their own classes, materials, and conference workshops.

  18. Answer • False • Most professional organizations accept units from variety of sources • Which they have pre-approved

  19. Criteria for Choosing CEU Courses and Materials • Requirements of current job • Future career goals • Reputation of educational provider • Areas of personal and/or professional weakness that need improvement • Personal and/or professional interests

  20. Self-Directed Learning • Activities planned and created to increase own knowledge and skills • Observe others • Ask questions • Read books and journal articles • Study in small groups

  21. Self-Directed Learning • Activities planned and created to increase own knowledge and skills • Attend professional conferences and meetings • Watch videos, DVDs, or educational television programs • Explore topics on Internet

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