© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Chapter 14 Lifelong Learning

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 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

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Importance of Lifelong Learning Knowledge quickly becomes outdated Necessary to keep up with changes in job to remain competent

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 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

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Question True or False: –Most health care professionals will need to continually learn over the span of their careers.

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Answer True Most health care occupations must adapt as technology advances and society changes

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 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

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Question The health care system is affected by demographic changes, which include: A.The appearance of new viruses B.New medical discoveries C.The number of individuals in various age groups

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Answer C. The number of individuals in various age groups Demographics –Populations and groups of people within them

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Question The population group which will comprise the largest number of patients in the near future is: A.Children B.Young adults C.Older adults

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 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

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Question Standard precautions were developed in response to: A.The spread of blood-borne viruses B.On-the-job accidents in health care facilities C.To safeguard patient confidentiality

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Answer A. The spread of blood-borne viruses Standard precautions –Developed to decrease spread of infectious diseases

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. CEUs Credits for learning after graduation Also known as continuing professional education (CPE) Many occupations require specific number before re-licensure or recertification

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. CEUs Organization requiring CEUs determines type and number accepted –Check before doing work to earn CEUs

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Ways to Earn CEUs Special sessions or workshops Home study or study packets Distance education classes Internet courses Traditional classroom courses

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Question True or False: –Most professional organizations only accept continuing education units earned from their own classes, materials, and conference workshops.

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Answer False Most professional organizations accept units from variety of sources –Which they have pre-approved

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 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

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 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

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 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