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3. 3 Importance of Lifelong Learning World changing faster than ever before Technological advances New products Learning continues after graduation Need to keep up with changes on the job

4. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.4 Keeping Up With Changes in Health Care Changes are constant Knowledge quickly becomes outdated Graduation is end of formal training, but beginning of lifetime learning Changes that affect health care

5. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.5 Continuing Education Units CEUs –Credits for learning after graduation Also known as CPE Some professions require a specified number of CEU before relicensure or recertification

6. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.6 Ways to Earn CEUs Special sessions or workshops Home study or study packets Distance education courses Internet courses Evaluate quality and applicability of course

7. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.7 Criteria for Choosing CEUs Requirements of your current job Future career goals Reputation of educational provider Areas of personal and/or professional weakness that need improvement Personal and/or professional interests

8. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.8 Self-Directed Learning Planned activities to increase your knowledge and skills Observe others Ask questions Read books and journal articles Study in small groups

9. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.9 Self-Directed Learning Attend professional conferences and meetings Watch videos or DVDs and educational television programs Explore the Internet