E-learning vs. classroom instruction in infection control in a dental hygiene program

Journal of Dental Education

Volumn 74, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 637-643

  Garland, Kandis V ^a  

^a IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Blended learning; Dental hygiene education; Infection control; Online education; Online learning; Web based learning

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CURRICULUM; DENTAL ASSISTANT; EDUCATION; HEALTH CARE QUALITY; HUMAN; INFECTION CONTROL; METHODOLOGY; TEACHING;

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION; COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION; DENTAL HYGIENISTS; EDUCATION, DISTANCE; EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT; HUMANS; INFECTION CONTROL, DENTAL; PROGRAM EVALUATION; TEACHING;

EID: 77954719739     PISSN: 00220337     EISSN: 19307837     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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