Table 1 POCUS program structure
Module Number | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Module Title | Theoretical Knowledge Acquisition | Skills Development | Practice in Clinical Workplace | Skills Refreshment | Complete e-Portfolio | Competency Assessment |
Description | Participants gain fundamental principles of POCUS techniques and clinical applications through interactive, self-paced online educational units. | Participants attend a hands-on workshop to develop practical skills in various POCUS techniques. | Participants apply POCUS skills in real clinical settings and share ultrasound scans with faculty for review and feedback. | Participants attend a hands-on workshop to enhance and reinforce their skills, followed by a reflection session on their application of POCUS in clinical practice. | Participants continue to apply POCUS skills in real clinical settings and complete the minimum required scans per application. They will continue to receive feedback from faculty. | Participants will undergo summative knowledge and skills assessments through a written exam and OSCE. |
Educational Theories Incorporated in Module Design | Adult Learning Theory | Experiential Learning Theory | Adult Learning Theory | Experiential Learning Theory | Adult Learning Theory | Constructive Alignment Theory |
Constructive Alignment Theory | Constructive Alignment Theory | Constructive Alignment Theory | Constructive Alignment Theory | Constructive Alignment Theory |