Thus, to encourage the maximum use of DH Forum, consideration is also given to the technological level of the program. To accommodate the generally older computers in private practice offices and many homes, which usually have smaller screens, slower modems, inability to have frames, video or graphic animation, etc., a relatively low level of technology is used. An upgrade to the participant's Internet Explorer program is presented on the index page of the DH Forum program to make this newer programming technology available to any participant that may need it. Online registration is a key feature of DH Forum , with a secure server, which allows the use of credit cards to pay the fees. Courses offered are one or two credits each, easily allowing their completion during the office lunch period or after work hours.
Participants can also sign on and sign off easily, and then sign on again, if necessary.
They can also print out the material, and work on it whenever they want to, which is important to anyone with a busy professional lifestyle. A volunteer Feedback website link is also available, so the program can receive input for evaluation and changes. An email address encourages communication between the participants and the program administrators. Some changes have already been made in the program as a result of this feedback, specifically in the area of self-study questions related to case studies. For these, the program has provided continuing education opportunities which would otherwise not be available to them.