Utilizing virtual learning to enhance global interdisciplinary health education on family violence

Saturday, March 31, 2012: 11:25 AM-12:45 PM
Pacific B (San Francisco Marriott Marquis)
Speakers:
Naila A. Karim, BSc, University of British Columbia
Pamela Verma, BSc, University of British Columbia


Presentation Format:
Innovative/Promising Practice Program Report

Learning Objectives:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding for the global scope and impact of domestic and family violence and the major competencies expected of healthcare professionals to address this important issue
  2. Develop competence to address family violence
  3. Explore the dynamic learning interface of Health Sciences Online and GlobalUni for future educational experiences and provide feedback on this newly developed course
Description:
To address the need for further education and training in Family Violence, a module is being developed using the innovative platform of Health Sciences Online (HSO). HSO provides courses and references in various health sciences disciplines with the intent of creating one of the largest, most accessible health sciences universities, GlobalUni. Through GlobalUni, thousands of health care professionals can be trained, particularly in developing countries, and the family violence module will be an integral part of many programs offered.