Information and Communication Technology to Facilitate Learning for Students in the Health Professions: Current Uses, Gaps and Future Directions

Authors

  • Ellen Costello The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences School of Nursing
  • Mary Corcoran The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences School of Nursing
  • Jacqueline Barnett The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences School of Nursing
  • Marisa Birkmeier The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences School of Nursing
  • Rhea Cohn The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences School of Nursing
  • Ozgur Ekmekci The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences School of Nursing
  • Nancy Falk The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences School of Nursing
  • Thomas Harrod The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences School of Nursing
  • Debra Herrmann The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences School of Nursing
  • Sean Robinson The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences School of Nursing
  • Bryan Walker The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences School of Nursing

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v18i4.512

Keywords:

Technology, health profession, education

Abstract

Changes in the US Healthcare System along with the need for institutions of higher education to prepare a work force ready to address the challenges of today and tomorrow have highlighted the need to incorporate technology in its broadest sense as part of the student learning experience. In health professional education, this becomes challenging as programs have traditionally relied on face-to-face instruction along with internship experiences which provide hands on patient care. In addition, learning activities that incorporate higher order critical thinking must be incorporated in order to meet competency based professional expectations as well as expectations in the work place environment. This article will address current technology use in health professional education programs and identify opportunities to incorporate technology to enhance the student learning experiences with emphasis on the critical thinking, communication, and psychomotor skills required of today’s health professional graduate.

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