e-LfH resources
e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH) is an award-winning e-learning programme providing national, quality assured online training content for the healthcare profession. The online training enhances traditional learning, supports existing teaching methods and provides a valuable reference point.
Content is designed and built to be engaging and interactive, using quality images, video, audio and animation to help trainees learn and retain knowledge. Content is presented using various templates such as 'real-life' scenarios, case studies and 'knowledge bites'.
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring (eFM) is a comprehensive web-based resource developed by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in partnership with e-Learning for Healthcare (eLfH). With great excitement and pride, we launched the resource in September 2011.
eFM provides 17 different subject modules on electronic fetal monitoring, written by obstetric and midwifery experts in the field. They are in line with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines, and allow healthcare professionals to test their knowledge on these modules using five assessments sections (also completed online). Up to 17 RCOG knowledge CPD credits can be claimed from these sessions (once in a 5-year cycle), if more than 70% is scored within three attempts.
In addition there are 12 case studies with real-life CTGs that test your knowledge of clinical management. Feedback is provided, which has been collated from three independent experts (who were also blinded to the outcome of the case). New cases, around 12 per year, will be added to the resource.
How to access the resource
All NHS staff in the UK with a valid NHS email account, e.g. name@nhs.net, will be eligible for free access to the eFM resource. NHS email address holders should visit the following page and register: http://www.e-lfh.org.uk/projects/efm/register.html. Registrations are completed twice weekly.
International and non-NHS staff will be able to access the resource for a fee of £100 per annum. If any institutions wish to purchase multiple user accounts, they can do so at a discounted rate. Please contact Alan Ryan at alan.ryan@e-lfh.org.uk.
eFM allows individuals to print out and copy files to their ePortfolio and show evidence of CTG training and competency. We hope you all enjoy and enhance your clinical skills in electronic fetal monitoring with this unique innovative tool.
Pilot version
The pilot version of the eFM project was launched at the RCOG on 18 May 2011. The following lectures were captured at this event:
- The continued need for better training in CTG interpretation – Professor Sir Sabaratnum Arulkumaran, RCOG eFM Champion
- Overview of the product and registration – Professor David James, eFM Clinical Lead
- The knowledge sessions – Ms Soo Downe, eFM Module Editor
- The case studies – Dr Barry Whitlow, eFM Module Editor
- Implications for midwives – Mrs Frances Day-Stirk, RCM eFM Champion
- Implications for obstetricians – Dr Myles Taylor, eFM Module Editor
- Website demonstration – Professor David James, eFM Clinical Lead
The second wave of the pilot compiled feedback from obstetricians and midwives on the resource, and this stage has now closed.
eFM delivers!
eFM has won the e-Learning Age 2011 Silver award for the 'Most Innovative New Learning Hardware or Software Product'. eFM's ground-breaking simulator demonstrates the crucial role of both e-learning and simulation in future training and standard setting in obstetrics and midwifery. It will save many babies' lives and millions in litigation costs.
eFM also won the Gold Award for eLearning for Healthcare at The Learning Awards. The award was in the category Innovation in Training Services, sponsored by Toolwire. Professor Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran FRCOG and Dr Barry Whitlow MRCOG, pictured below, received the Gold Award at the annual Learning Awards ceremony hosted by the Learning and Performance Institute, held at The Dorchester, Park Lane, London, on 2 February 2012.
e-learning for Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare (e-SRH) has been developed by the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) in partnership with e-Learning for Healthcare.
e-SRH supports healthcare professionals in acquiring the relevant knowledge and competences needed for delivering sexual and reproductive healthcare and some areas of enhanced care.