Skilled Nursing Resource Site

Continuing Education

Evaluation of the site linked here is part of a doctoral dissertation subject area guide project.
Comments are welcome.

Authority, sponsorship, intended audience.
Mission statement states "KnowledgeLinc is the first interactive on-line continuing education provider." Intended audience as stated is "the licensed/certified health care professional." Home page states courses for RNs, LPNs, PT, OT, RT, and Certified Case Managers.
Accuracy.
Does not state how authors are selected, or whether courses are peer reviewed. User registration and credit card information required before courses can be viewed, and author biographical information is listed within secured area as part of course.
Objectivity.
Unable to assess. Site is dedicated to course offerings and does not contain commercial advertising.
Currency.
Revised January 1, 1998.
Browser and other concerns.
Loads well and is easy to navigate. How course features are "interactive" or whether special requirements are necessary (hardware or software) are not indicated.
Continuing Education.
Calendar lists courses by clinical area ( Case Management, Nursing, OT, PT, RT). Offerings range from 1.0 to 3.3 contact hours ($15-$45). Sample program describes course presentation as "narrative," which means read-only. Interactive question opportunity is indicated, but does not state how this takes place, in real time or via email. Site contains description of contact hour approval agencies for nurses, case managers, physical therapists, and respiratory care.