Ethics and Pain Management
Focus Areas
Healthcare Education • Ethics • Adult Learning • Performance-Based Learning
The Challenge
Healthcare professionals face increasingly complex decisions related to pain management, ethics, patient care, and evolving best practices. Subject matter experts developed extensive content covering these topics, creating a need for a comprehensive learning program that would support both knowledge acquisition and practical application.
The challenge was transforming a large volume of SME-developed content into a cohesive learning experience that would maintain learner engagement across 20 modules and more than 10 hours of instruction.
My Approach
Working from SME-provided materials, I collaborated in the design and development of a comprehensive eLearning curriculum focused on ethics and pain management.
To support engagement and knowledge retention, I incorporated a variety of instructional strategies including scenario-based learning, reflection opportunities, interactive activities, and assessment-driven reinforcement. Particular emphasis was placed on helping learners apply complex concepts to realistic professional situations rather than simply recalling information.
The curriculum was intentionally structured to balance foundational knowledge with practical decision-making, allowing learners to connect course concepts to real-world practice.
Deliverables
Instructional design
Curriculum development
Script development
Assessment design
Scenario-based learning design
Learning challenge development
eLearning development
SME collaboration
Storyline development
What This Project Demonstrates
This project demonstrates my ability to design and develop large-scale learning programs that combine adult learning principles, scenario-based instruction, and performance-focused assessment strategies to support meaningful learning outcomes.
Key Skills Demonstrated
Instructional Design • Adult Learning • Curriculum Development • Scenario-Based Learning • Assessment Design • Storyline 360 • SME Collaboration • Healthcare Education
Project Snapshot
Audience: Healthcare Professionals
Format: Self-Paced eLearning Curriculum
Length: 20 Modules | 10.5 Hours of Instruction
Role: Instructional Designer & eLearning Developer
Source Materials: SME-Provided PowerPoint Presentations, Speaker Notes, Research, and Supporting Resources
Primary Responsibilities: Curriculum Design, Script Development, Assessment Design, Learning Challenge Development, Scenario Design, Storyline Development
Tools: Articulate Storyline 360, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Design Highlights
Designed and developed a 20-module learning curriculum
Created scenario-based learning experiences that supported real-world decision making
Developed Learning Challenges to reinforce knowledge and application
Designed assessments aligned to learning objectives and performance outcomes
Applied adult learning principles across a large-scale learning program
Organized complex healthcare content into a structured and engaging learning experience
Course Showcase
This curriculum was designed to move beyond content delivery by incorporating scenario-based learning, performance-focused assessments, and interactive learning experiences that support knowledge transfer and practical decision-making.
The examples below illustrate how instructional design strategies were used to engage learners throughout a 20-module, 10.5-hour learning program.
