Elearning Development North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

E-learning Development North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust with Ace 4 training A Partnership for Better Learning Dr Andrew Millar Consultant Physician and Hon Senior Lecturer Care Group Clinical Lead Medical Director, Ace 4 Training Ltd

E-learning at the North Middlesex • The promise of e-learning • The problem with e-learning • The Ace 4 Training e-learning project – Ace 4 Training LMS – Ace 4 Training 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, 000 s It works in industry, schools, colleges and abroad…. .

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

Ace 4 Training 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 A 4 T modules plus links

A 4 T 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

A 4 T Learning Management System • Anytime, anywhere • SCORM compliant • Trainees invited, reminded, rewarded • Tutor plans training • Manager monitors training • Audit trail • Trust monthly reports • Induction Support

Ace 4 Training 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

Ace 4 Training Media Production and Content Authoring • Video production team • Professional actors • • • Excellent facilities NMUH trainers Content authoring Stills and Audio Flash animation

Ace 4 Training 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-Lf. H & Cf. H 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 • Ace 4 Training – Full LMS if needed – Delivers own modules – Delivers National modules (e. Lf. H, CLU) – Supports NLMS and training record – Provides content through ESR – Supports Trusts setting up e-learning E-learning road to paradise? Way to go!