Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) Low-Contact Curriculum Using Near-Peer Training and Remote Supervision

Launched by NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY CLINICAL TRIAL CENTER · Jan 10, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new way to teach medical students how to use a portable ultrasound machine, known as point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS). This method allows doctors to quickly assess patients' health right at their bedside, which can improve patient care. The study aims to create a training program that minimizes physical contact, using small group teaching and remote supervision, especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers will compare this new teaching approach with traditional methods to see which is more effective for learning this valuable skill.

To participate in this trial, you must be a fifth- or sixth-year medical student at National Taiwan University College of Medicine and at least 20 years old. If you decide to join, you can expect to engage in hands-on training, either through the new curriculum or a standard approach, and your progress will be assessed through practical exams. This study is crucial not only for improving ultrasound training but also for ensuring that medical education continues effectively during challenging times.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • ■Fifth- or sixth-year medical students at National Taiwan University College of Medicine, aged 20 or older.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Unwillingness to participate in the study.
• • Prior exposure to the bedside ultrasound course at National Taiwan University College of Medicine.