Learning outcome objectives: A critical tool in learner-centered education

Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions

Volumn 19, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 208-213

  Houlden, Robyn L ^a   Collier, Christine P ^a  

^a QUEEN S UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Continuing medical education (CME); Objectives; Outcomes; Professional development

Indexed keywords

EID: 0008836170     PISSN: 08941912     EISSN: 1554558X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/chp.1340190405     Document Type: Article

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