Journal Volume: 9
Journal Number: 3
Article Author: France Paquet, RN, MScN, CVAA(c), VA-BC™and Caroline Marchionni RN, MSc Admin, MSc A

E-learning is becoming more and more popular as it allows the delivery of educational content
in a way that is more convenient and self-paced than traditional methods. E-learning is flexible
as content is accessible from various electronic devices in the workplace or outside of the work
environment. This article describes the history of e-learning as an andragogical approach and
offers a guide to the clinician who is seeking to create a module related to vascular access.
Examples of three modules developed at the McGill University Health Centre in Montréal, Québec,
are used to illustrate key elements that should be included in a fun and effective e-learning tool.
Learners’ perceptions of the e-learning modules are described.