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Gregory A Hollman1, David M Banks, John W Berkenbosch
1University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Pediatrics, Madison, Wisconsin 53792, USA. ghollman@pediatrics.wisc.edu
Teaching and Learning in Medicine
|July 16, 2013
Summary
A new pediatric sedation provider course was developed and implemented, featuring lectures and simulations. Learners reported high satisfaction with the curriculum, addressing a need for standardized training in pediatric sedation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Medical Education
- Simulation-Based Training
Background:
- No standardized educational curriculum exists for pediatric sedation practitioners.
- Need for structured training to improve pediatric sedation safety and efficacy.
- Existing guidelines and adverse event reports highlight training gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the curriculum and implementation of a pediatric sedation provider course.
- To assess learner satisfaction with the developed course.
- To establish a standardized educational framework for pediatric sedation providers.
Main Methods:
- Needs assessment incorporating guidelines, adverse event data, and practitioner surveys.
- Development of a 1-day course with didactic lectures, small-group sessions, and simulation scenarios.
- Learner feedback collected immediately post-course and at 6-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- The course included 5 didactic lectures, 1 small-group session, 6 simulation scenarios, a syllabus, and an exam.
- Sixty-nine students completed the 1-day course across 3 locations.
- Uniformly high learner satisfaction reported with the course curriculum.
Conclusions:
- A standardized pediatric sedation provider course was successfully developed and implemented.
- The curriculum, combining lectures and simulations, received positive learner feedback.
- This course provides a foundation for standardized training in pediatric sedation.
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