Human Resources Management for Health Care Organizations: A Strategic Approach

Delivering Training

Other issues in addition to the training curriculum must be addressed. Should the training take place for short periods of time spread over many days, or should it encompass long periods over fewer days? This is referred to as distributed practice versus massed sessions, respectively. The answer depends on the tasks the training covers. What time of day should the training take place? What size group should be involved? No one right answer exists. It depends on the information being presented or the skills that need to be taught, as well as the aptitudes of the participants and the techniques that are used. Failing to consider any of these factors can negatively influence the results of training efforts. Most health care employers ...