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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Vascular Access

Background:

  • Dialysis access skills training is complex and often inadequate for learners from diverse backgrounds and specialties.
  • Current training models lack standardization, leading to controversy over the optimal educational approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a progressive, multi-modal model for dialysis access training catering to beginner to advanced surgeons.
  • To address the limitations of existing training programs in terms of accessibility and effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • A one-week, intensive hands-on and didactic surgery training certification course (49 ACCME credit hours).
  • An initiated off-site curriculum (1-2 days, 8-15 credit hours) with lectures and surgical training.
  • A tiered, web-based curriculum (10 ACCME credit hours) for unlimited access.

Main Results:

  • The intensive on-site course demonstrated high learning impact and performance outcomes but had limited capacity.
  • The off-site module showed moderate learning impact for a larger group of attendees.
  • The web-based curriculum offered broad accessibility with a lower skills learning impact.

Conclusions:

  • Future dialysis access training requires diverse educational systems (on-site, web-based) to accommodate varied learner backgrounds and skill levels.
  • A combination of educational modalities is essential for effective and accessible global dialysis access training.
  • Collaborative initiatives are crucial for advancing global dialysis access education.