Ultrasound Continuing Education

Identify knowledge gaps

Training

Physicians

OB/Gyn, Emed & Surgeons

Some Basic Ultrasound knowledge

Pre Course Test, determine knowledge baseline

Identify skills gaps

Online

Where does the story takes place?

Initially, online

After completion: Dakar, Senegal

In person, April 2023

Time

Jan-Mar 2023

Technology

Make sure internet is available for training

Sensory detail

Will need translators

In person training

CHALLENGE

What are the main challenges?

Physicians need scanning skills

Other Challenges

Once trained, is the technology available for them?

MOTIVATION

Sponsor

Mercy Ships

Trainees

Senegal physicians

OBSTACLES

What could prevent us from accomplishing their goal?

Reliable internet

Available technology

Language barriers

Online training

Utilize implementation guide

Have physicians utilize simulators for practice, before the April training on site.

Review Scan techniques

Review pathologies

Have trainees complete a post evaluation

1. If acceptable, proceed to in person training

2. If not, review previous modules & scan trainer