Learning Links

Visit the Harvard School of Public Health Center for Continuing Professional Education courses for health care professionals at http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/. Click on “Continuing Professional Education” under “Admissions.” Scroll through the “Program Calendar,” and click on some of the upcoming workshops. What appear to be the major topics of concern to health care professionals today? What kinds of changes are taking place in health care?

Visit the Institute for Continuing Education at http://ceu.org/, and click on “Course Catalog.” Select some of the topics, and read about courses offered and how to register. What are some advantages of taking online courses?

Visit the Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits article on self-directed learning at http://www.mapfornonprofits.org/. Click on “Free Management Library.” Then click on “The Free Management Library” and “Training and Development.” Finally, click on “Strong Value of Self-Directed Learning in the Workplace.” Read the information about self-directed learning. Why is it important and effective in the workplace?

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