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Skilled Nursing Resource Site
for Web-based
Continuing Education
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Evaluation of the site linked here is part of a doctoral dissertation
subject area guide project.
Comments are welcome.
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Authority, sponsorship, intended audience.
International Clinical Educators, Inc., is "a provider of educational programs for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and nurses working with adult hemiplegia and traumatic brain injured patients." As stated, "our courses focus on improving patient's functional performance utilizing the principles of NDT (neurodevelopmental treatment).".
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Accuracy.
Biographical material stating clinical and academic preparation of authors and presenters can be found on this site. Additional information on NDT is provided.
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Objectivity.
Site states theoretical orientation. No stated academic or institutional affiliation.
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Currency.
Bears 1997 copyright.
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Browser and other concerns.
Loads well and is easy to navigate.
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Continuing Education.
All courses are delivered on-ground, national 1998 calendar is listed. Course descriptions with stated skill practice/skill lab and course objectives are posted. Books and videotapes designed to enhance skill practice are available to order online. Courses range from two to five days, some courses are given in two parts. $225 and up per course. Contact hours available, accreditation for CE providership not stated.