Educational technology integration and distance learning in respiratory care: practices and attitudes.

Introduction: Educational technologies have had an important role in respiratory care. Distance learning via postal correspondence has been used extensively in respiratory care, and Internet-based distance learning is now used in the training of respiratory therapists (RTs), clinical continuing education, and in baccalaureate degree and higher programs for RTs and educators.

Objectives: To describe the current scope of respiratory care educational technology integration, including distance learning.