Distance Learning in Depression for Rural Primary Care and Mental Health Providers
Discusses the development of effective distance education methods to train rural primary care providers in integrated care models for depression using computer based training and materials adapted from the MacArthur Initiative on Depression & Primary Care. -- WICHE Center for Rural Mental Health Research (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - March 5, 2014 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
USDA Announces Investments to Expand Distance Learning and Telemedicine Opportunities in Rural Areas
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the Obama Administration is investing in rural telecommunications equipment through Distance Learning and Telemedicine grants to help expand access to education, create jobs and improve health care in 25 states. (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - February 4, 2014 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Literature and Medicine: Experiences Implementing a Fourth-Year Distance-Learning Elective (Suzanne Harrison MD)
4th year distance-learning elective designed for students during interview season. Reading of theme-based literature followed by written reflection and discussion. (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - January 31, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Physically and psychologically hazardous jobs and mental health in Thailand - Yiengprugsawan V, Strazdins L, Lim LL, Kelly M, Seubsman SA, Sleigh AC.
This paper investigates associations between hazardous jobs, mental health and wellbeing among Thai adults. In 2005, 87 134 distance-learning students from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University completed a self-administered questionnaire; at the 2009 foll... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - December 19, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Occupational Issues Source Type: news
Clinical Teaching and Research Fellow in Endocrinology - Queen Mary University, London, UK
Added via Queen Mary University of London. Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Clinical Teaching and Research Fellow in Endocrinology at Queen Mary University of London.
The principle role of the post-holder will be to participate in the maintainance and development of the successful distance learning Postgraduate Diploma / MSc programme in Endocrinology and Diabetes. This would involve (with suitable training and supervision): development of novel learning materials, preparation and updating of course materials, delivery of teaching including lectures, tutorials and moderat...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 15, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Inequalities in risks and outcomes in a health transitioning country: A review of a large national cohort of Thai adults - Yiengprugsawan V, Friel S, Seubsman SA, Sleigh AC.
This article reviews inequalities in health risks and outcomes based on a large longitudinal cohort study of distance-learning adult students enrolled at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (n = 87,134). The study began in 2005 and the first follow-up w... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - November 10, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Belgian schemes train African researchers in enterprise
An NGO used distance learning and face-to-face meetings to boost the innovation skills in Africa. (Source: SciDev.Net)
Source: SciDev.Net - October 31, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Free Distance Learning: Discovering TOXNET
Join the NLM Training Center for a New Online TOXNET Class
Would you like to learn more about the environmental health resources available from the National Library of Medicine? Join the NLM Training Center (NTC) from October 21 – November 5, 2013 for Module 1 of a new online class, called Discovering TOXNET: From Paracelsus to Nanotechnology.
TOXNET is a web-based system of databases covering hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases. Module 1 covers three TOXNET databases (ChemIDPlus, LactMed, and TOXLINE) as well as three emergency response tools (CHEMM, REMM, and WISER). Module 2 covers the ris...
Source: Dragonfly - September 20, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nikki Dettmar Tags: News From NN/LM PNR Training & Education Source Type: news
Free Distance Learning: Fundamentals of Bioinformatics and Searching
Apply to Attend the Online Class “Fundamentals of Bioinformatics and Searching”
Health science librarians are invited to participate in an online bioinformatics training course, Fundamentals of Bioinformatics and Searching, sponsored by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, NLM Training Center (NTC). The course provides basic knowledge and skills for librarians interested in helping patrons use online molecular databases and tools from the NCBI. Attending this course will improve your ability to initiate or e...
Source: Dragonfly - August 13, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nikki Dettmar Tags: News From NN/LM PNR Training & Education Source Type: news
New Tech Titles for Lending Library
This summer three new titles were added to the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region Lending Library. All three titles are technology related at address timely trends including social media and video creation that many libraries and organizations may be interested in learning more about. The books available for loan to any NN/LM SCR Network remember.
Doing Social Media So It Matters: A Librarian’s Guide
Author: Laura Solomon
Description: Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn: it’s difficult enough to keep abreast of social media Web sites, let alone understand how they fit into today’s librar...
Source: Network News - August 12, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: General (all entries) Lending Library Technology Source Type: news
A Tuition-Free Art Therapy Education
Imagine the excitement when a tuition-free distance learning opportunity for art therapy graduate level education suddenly appeared on the horizon. Yes, it's true, but what's the catch? read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - July 28, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPCC, LPAT Tags: Creativity Education Psych Careers Work academic credit accreditation art therapist art therapy art therapy education ATCB ATR charge tuition college completion rates course completion credential credentials digital liter Source Type: news
Free Distance Learning Sessions: PubMed for Librarians
Did you know the National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC) now offers free distance learning classes that are completely online?
Three sessions of PubMed for Librarians classes were added for December 2013, January and March 2014. Details about Automatic Term Mapping (ATM), Building and Refining Your Search, Customization- MyNCBI, Introduction to PubMed and MeSH with registration links are now available at http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/schedule.html Be sure to check out NTC’s website at http://nnlm.gov/ntc for a variety of posts related to adult learning and teaching as well, and sign up today! (Source: Dragonfly)
Source: Dragonfly - July 8, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nikki Dettmar Tags: News From NN/LM PNR Training & Education Source Type: news
Anthony Frisby Named Director of AISR and Scott Memorial Library
Dr. Anthony Frisby has been named Director of Academic and Instructional Support and Resources (AISR) and the Scott Memorial Library after successful leadership as Interim Director. He will lead the strategic vision for AISR and along with his team of professionals, enhance services to the faculty, staff, and students of Thomas Jefferson University.
Dr. Frisby has been a member of the Jefferson community since 1991, serving first as the Head of Instructional Design in the Office of Academic Computing. He has also served as the Director of AISR Education Services since 1999. As an educator, Dr. Frisby is recognized as an ...
Source: What's New on JEFFLINE - July 8, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: lgm002 Tags: All News Clinicians Researchers Students Teaching Faculty Source Type: news
USDA Invites Applications for Grants to Bring Improved Educational and Healthcare Services to Rural Communities
The USDA is accepting applications for grants to provide access to education, training and healthcare resources in rural areas. Funding is authorized through the Department’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program. The USDA remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. “With access to the latest technology, America’s [...] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - July 5, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: mjharvey Tags: Funding Outreach Public Health Source Type: news
USDA Invites Applications for Grants to Bring Improved Educational and Healthcare Services to Rural Communities
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program to provide access to education, training and healthcare resources in rural areas. (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - June 28, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
