Dr Andrew Millar Consultant Physician and Hon Senior Lecturer Care Group Clinical Lead Medical Director, Ace4Training Ltd E-learning Development North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust with Ace4training A Partnership for Bett e r Learning

E-learning at the North Middlesex The promise of e-learning The problem with e-learning The Ace4Training e-learning project –Ace4Training LMS –Ace4Training modules –Media production and content Working with other providers Fitting with the National Agenda Prospects for the future

The promise of e-learning Not enough trainers Not enough time Much training is repetitive Face to face training costly- might save £100,000s It works in industry, schools, colleges and abroad…..

The problem with e-learning NATIONAL ISSUES National need, National lead Inspirational, sociable PC? Discussion and debate? Trust online testing? Trainer or textbook? National portfolio NHS IT skills LOCAL ISSUES Local content in generic courses Expensive and complex Screen textbook dull Limited local funds

Ace4Training e-learning project External research – much in development but little available Commercial e-learning costly Staff perception –Control and interaction –Not text –Multimedia & games –Not too many questions THEREFORE Bespoke LMS Some A4T modules plus links

A4T Learning Management System Encourages Trainees –LMS takes responsibility Locally adaptable –Adapt to local need –Publish lectures and tutorials Policy and Guideline delivery Supports traditional learning –blended learning solutions

A4T Learning Management System Anytime, anywhere SCORM compliant Trainees invited, reminded, rewarded Tutor plans training Manager monitors training Audit trail Trust monthly reports Induction Support

Ace4Training modules General Engaging Trainer support Locally relevant Easy to administer Easy to monitor Cost-effective Avoid duplication Contribute to NHS provision Specific Subtitles if needed Earphones supplied

Ace4Training Media Production and Content Authoring Video production team Professional actors Excellent facilities NMUH trainers Content authoring Stills and Audio Flash animation

Ace4Training Video Production Video clips –Customer care –Mental Capacity –Infection control –Conflict Resolution –Complaints handling –Consent

Partnerships and Progress National lead not national provision Stimulate innovation & competition Suppliers should cooperate Systems must link up! Link to ESR and NLMS Support e-LfH & CfH Accreditation system Not reduplicate Research!

Suggestions - General National modules …… new textbooks Local adopted systems ……the new teachers Encourage local initiatives – content AND systems E-learning in infancy – needs to grow and develop E-learning is a library service and libraries have many books Avoid excessive reduplication - there is more than one textbook! Encourage competition – NHS is a business and so is education

Suggestions - Specific NHS London continue meetings, accreditation scheme, NHS tariff Ace4Training –Full LMS if needed –Delivers own modules –Delivers National modules (eLfH, CLU) –Supports NLMS and training record –Provides content through ESR –Supports Trusts setting up e-learning E-learning road to paradise? Way to go!