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ACADEMYFOCUS
The Journey of
eHKAM LMS
As the eHKAM Learning Management System (LMS)
enters its third year, it has evolved into an
indispensable tool for medical education and
training in the Academy. Both the numbers of users
and courses have been steadily growing, indicating
an increasing recognition among users of its
benefits and convenience for learning.
The journey began over four years ago, with a
meticulous process of gathering user needs and
evaluating various LMS solutions. This thorough
approach ensured the platform was tailored to
meet the specific requirements of the potential
users.
Upon its launch in 2022, the eHKAM LMS was set up
under the eHKAM Portal, which provides a
centralised hub for accessing multiple online
services provided by the Academy. One of its key
features is the seamless integration with the
iCMECPD system, ensuring automatic updates of
Fellows’ CMECPD points upon completion of
relevant CMECPD quizzes and activities.
The HKAM Expert Witness training course
exemplifies the LMS’ advanced functionality of
unlocking new modules once participants meet the
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prerequisites for each stage. Additionally, the LMS
streamlines the certification process by automatically
issuing completion certificates to participants upon
successful completion of each module.
To promote the use of e-Learning and the LMS in
medical training, HKJC ILCM has been using the LMS
for delivering learning material of the Learning
On-Line Educator course.
The LMS not only excels in its built-in features but is
also expandable to incorporate other online
applications, extending its functionality. With the
increasing availability of technology, trainers now
have more options to develop various kinds of
e-Learning modules via the platform to suit their
training needs and engage their learners.
The system's API technology has also paved the way
for integration with both Academy and College
systems, streamlining the training process and
enhancing the training efficiency.
The Academy consistently reviews and responds to
user needs. To support the growing number of
trainers using the LMS, an interactive course has
been developed for them to get familiar with the
most in-demand LMS skills. This resource offers
step-by-step video tutorials and interactive
questions, targeting to launch later this year.
Looking ahead, the LMS will continue to adopt
more advanced e-Learning technologies while
collaborating with Colleges to enhance their training.