| What is distance-learning? |
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To date, the CME market was dominated by two types of offerings:
Self-study of professional literature and educational events. |
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| With the growing popularity of personal computers on one hand and increased costs and risks of mobility on the other, computer based training (CBT) is becoming a serious alternative. |
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| With widespread access to the Internet, a transition from CBT to WBT (Web-based training or e-learning) has become feasible. CME content now is offered on demand with almost all the advantages of CBT programmes. |
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| On-line CME enables medical practitioners to perform CME anytime and anywhere. Enhanced (broadband) WBT is on-line CME combining text, animated graphics, audio and video into fully-featured, interactive multimedia CME programmes. |
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| EMN focuses on enhanced WBT, developing interactive, full multimedia on-line CME programmes to be used anytime and anywhere without any constraints on quality and quantity. |
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| What is the current situation of CME in Europe? |
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| What end-user hardware is required? |
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PC/Mac of at least Pentium II class with soundcard and speakers or headphone (if your computer is not older than 3 years, you can assume it is ok)
Note: Depending on upcoming additional services, these requirements may increase |
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Internet access (for live conferences and modules with videos, a broadband connection ( >500 kbps) is required) |
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Required Operating Systems
All operating systems supporting Flash 6 and Quicktime
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 9 or newer |
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Preferred Browser
For Windows (98/ME/2000/XP): Internet Explorer, Version 6 or later
For Mac OS 9.0X: Internet Explorer, Version 5
For Mac OS X: Safari 1.2
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| What does the service cost? |
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Introductory subscription price for 6 months: EUR 105.00
This is an EMN starting offer (-30%), valid for first-time subscribers until June 30th, 2005.
Subsequently the subscription fee will amount to EUR 150 for 6 months.
Regular subscription comprises all basic services described under "Products and Services" as well as the respective tests and certificates for tests passed.
Additional services can be obtained on a pay per view or pay per use basis and will be labeled accordingly.
Prior to expiration you will receive a reminder e-mail for an introductory subscription or for renewal of subscription, respectively. If you choose not to renew, your subscription expires automatically after the paid for subscription period.
Trial subscription is free of charge and limited to 30 days.
During this period you can access the "Subscriber Area" and a selected number of programmes. During the trial period tests will not be available. |
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| How do I register? |
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| Please follow the instructions at Registration. We advise you to check and to read the Disclaimer. |
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| How to find EMN? |
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| Please check Contact for detailed information. |
