Resource of the week #7: e-Learning for Healthcare

What is it?

e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH) is an online learning hub provided by Health Education England (HEE). Here you can find a wide range of learning modules created in partnership with HEE.

Key Features

The e-Learning modules available:

Cover a wide range of healthcare-related topics, both clinical and non-clinical; you can find a list of some of the programmes available here
Include interactivity
Include multi-media elements such as video, audio and animations
Are available via the Internet 24/7

Screen-shot of the e-Learning for Healthcare homepage

How can it help you?

You may be directed to take certain modules by your tutors, supervisors or managers.

You can take modules to complete continuous professional development (CPD) activities.

How to access it?

The e-Learning for Healthcare hub is available via the Internet. You can log in with your NHS Athens username. Note that the first time that you log in you will be prompted to complete a registration form. This resource is available to all NHS users.

Demo

You can check out a couple of the modules by playing the demonstrations available here.

More help?

For more help and support please see the e-Learning for Healthcare website.

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