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Flight Instructor Training Module

Educating and training the public health workforce.

We do not know the number of institutions where public health and its closely related topics are taught and trained. According to current estimates, there are about 400 schools of public health worldwide, plus an unknown number of units or departments specifically devoted to hygiene, epidemiology, social medicine, etc. This number is rising and, interestingly, a large part of the increase is ta...

M-Commerce, Emergent Platform For Training & Educating

1. Abstract Mobile commerce is now acquiring momentum after a slow start. Mobile and handheld devices are gaining popularity among customers and more companies are working towards providing commercial services to this segment of mobilized customers. This paper discusses the key players in the m-commerce value chain along with the challenges these implementers and service providers face in exten...

Effect of team training on aircraft maintenance technicians: computer-based training versus instructor-based training

The backbone of a safe and reliable air transportation system is the aircraft maintenance technician. These individuals work in a complex environment requiring above average teamwork skills as they coordinate, communicate and cooperate with other technicians and inspectors as well as with other departments within their organization. New technologies, such as multimedia computers, may be able to...

Comparison of instructor-led automated external defibrillation training and three alternative DVD-based training methods.

BACKGROUND Self-directed BLS-training, using a personal training manikin with video has been shown to be as effective as instructor-led training. This has not previously been investigated for AED-training. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective, randomized study with a non-inferiority design compared traditional instructor-led training with three DVD-based AED-training methods (2.5min DVD wit...