A teaching module (10) and method for enhancing skills and reducing risks in the practice of medicine or other areas of healthcare. Each module (10) comprises a multi-media presentation of information relating to a variety of important aspects of a particular healthcare-related topic, such as, for example, a medical technique or technology, including enhancing skills and reducing risks associated with that technique or technology. Skill enhancement information is reviewed by relevant healthcare practitioners, and risk reduction information is reviewed by a malpractice attorney. Each module (10) is added to a virtual web-based library of similar modules so as to be accessible anywhere and at anytime. Review may be sought to approve the module (10) for use in satisfying continuing medical education credit requirements, malpractice insurance premium reduction, or license renewal. A test may be developed and administered for testing user understanding or retention of the information.