Distance learning for health professionals (eLearning)
eLearning services comprise education and training in electronic form for health professionals. eLearning can improve the quality of education, increase access where learning resources are unavailable, or use new forms of learning. Examples of use include continuing medical education for doctors and nurses, and training on preventive services at the household level for community health workers. eLearning tools vary widely, and may allow interaction between the learner and instructor, access to digital libraries and online courses, networks to share experiences, or the use of mobile devices to access information to support delivery of care.