To start a learning module you must first "REGISTER" (top right corner of the screen) or Log In if you already have a machealth account. Then go to PROGRAMS and select the topic you are interested in. When you see a module you would like to begin, select "enroll now" and the module will be added to your "MY MACHEALTH" list. If you are returning to complete a module you already began, click on the "MY MACHEALTH" button at the top right of the screen to resume the program where you left off.
There is no cost to complete a module.
Yes, the learning modules may be of interest to different health professionals, but certain credits would only be relevant to physicians.
The learning modules are accredited by reputable bodies only, including the Canadian College of Family Physicians and McMaster University. Credit value is assigned per module. Accreditation information for specific modules is available by clicking the "learn more" link located under the module.
Once you have completed the module your status for that project will be complete and a certificate of completion will be available on the my machealth page.
The modules are designed so that you can complete each one in about an hour with a few exceptions. However, you may stop, sign-off and return to finish a partially completed module from exactly where you left off at your leisure.
Depending on your browser and the number of toolbars you have open, the module window may appear slightly off your screen. You can improve this by clicking on "View" in your browser and then "Full screen".
To escape this view, you can hit the F11 key or click the restore button in the upper right hand corner of your browser (beside the X).
Any computer that can access the Internet is supported. You can use a PC, a Macintosh, or Unix, it's your choice.
A high speed Internet connection is required and all common web browsers are supported.
NOTE: Javascript and cookies must be enabled.
Internet Explorer 6.0
- Select Tools > Internet Options.
- Click Security.
- Click the Custom Level button.
- Scroll down till you see section labeled Scripting.
- Under Active Scripting, select Enable and click OK.
Internet Explorer 7.0 or 8.0
- Select Tools > Internet Options.
- Click on the Security tab.
- Click the Custom Level button.
- Scroll down to the Scripting section.
- Select Enable for Active Scripting and Scripting of Java Applets.
- Click OK.
- Select YES if a box appears to confirm.
- Click OK. Close window.
- Reload page.
Firefox
- Open Firefox. On the Tools menu, click Options. Click Content in the Options list. Under the Content section, check the box next to Enable JavaScript. Click the Advanced button to open the Advanced JavaScript Options box. Check the appropriate boxes under Allow scripts to. Click OK.
- Click OK.
Safari
- Select Safari from the top menu. Choose Preferences. Choose Security.
- Select the checkbox next to Enable JavaScript.
Internet Explorer 6.0
- Click Tools and select Internet Options.
- Click the Privacy tab and click Advanced.
- Check the box next to Override Automatic Cookie Handling.
- Select Accept under First-party Cookies.
- Select Accept under Third-party Cookies.
- Check the box next to Always Allow Session Cookies.
- Click OK.
- Click OK.
Internet Explorer 7.0 or 8.0
- Click Tools and select Internet Options.
- Click the Privacy tab and click Advanced.
- Check the box next to Override Automatic Cookie Handling.
- Select Accept under First-party Cookies.
- Select Accept under Third-party Cookies.
- Check the box next to Always Allow Session Cookies.
- Click OK.
- Click OK.
Firefox
- Click Tools and select Options.
- Click the Privacy icon.
- Check the box next to Accept cookies from sites under the Cookies section.
- Click OK.
Safari
- Click the Safari menu and select Preferences.
- Click the Security icon.
- Select Always next to Accept Cookies.
- Click the X in the top left corner to close the Security window.
If you don't already have Flashplayer loaded on your computer you can install it by clicking on the link below.
If you experience any difficulty with the system or accessing the modules you can fill out our
contact form and we will promptly get back to you.
Machealth community includes News (blogs), Forums, and Downloads. Machealth community is an essential component of a learner's on-line experience. Beyond completing a learning module, learners can read up on news and events related to the topic of interest, discuss details with others in the associated Forum, and download useful resources including reference material and office or consumer tools.
A Forum is a place individuals can meet to discuss topics of interest. There are public forums open to all users and private forums have been created for each project. This allows machealth members to participate in discussions that are relevant to them and the topic of interest. Discussions can continue over time without limits on the number of participants.
You are not required to participate in the forum but you will most likely find the discussion interesting, professionally relevant, and engaging. Interacting with others is an important (and fun!) part of computer-based learning.
A "blog" is basically a message board; posts on some current news or upcoming events can be found here. There are public blogs anyone can read or comment on about any topic of interest. There are also private blogs for specific groups of users that are posting and responding to information relevant to their group only. You can read and choose to respond, or not.
To download the files in PDF format from machealth Community, you will need PDF Acrobat Reader. You can download the latest version at
www.get.adobe.com/reader.
When you are logged in, click on MY ACCOUNT, located in the top right hand corner of any machealth page. All of these options will then be available to you.
When you are signed in, click on MY ACCOUNT, located in the top right hand corner of any machealth page, and then select COMMUNITY PROFILE. From here you will be able to edit your public profile in machealth community, just click on the tab that corresponds with what you want to change.
Forum discussions and downloads may be added to your favourites list to make it easier to find them next time you would like to read them. From a forum post, click the "more" button and choose if you would like to add the post you are viewing or the forum itself to your favourites list. For a download file, select the file and choose add to favourites from the list on the right. To view your favourites, visit the "Home" link under the Community Tools panel on the right side of the Blogs, Forums, Groups or Downloads pages.
RSS stands for "Really Simple Syndication". RSS feeds are intended to keep you up to date on the web content you choose to follow. Without RSS feeds, the only way to stay up to date on your favourite blogs or news feeds is by visiting their webpages individually. Subscribing to RSS feeds using a reader, brings the news to you. They allow you to check all new content from your subscribed feeds at once.
RSS feeds are available wherever you see the orange RSS box. To get started, just click on the box to subscribe. You will also need a program to read your RSS feeds called a reader. The readers check your subscribed feeds regularly for new content and display any updates. The feed readers below are the most popular webbased RSS readers around.
To find out more about RSS, check out these resources: