How to... train your skills goes digital! A project report on the development and implementation of practice-oriented...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Digital Learning
• Clinical Skills Training

Background:

• Peer tutors (TUTs) developed digital tutorials based on in-person sessions.
• The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated adaptations in clinical skills education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and implement digital tutorials for clinical-practical skills.
• To combine digital and in-person tutorials to enhance student learning.
• To assess student acceptance and preparedness after digital and blended learning.

Main Methods:

• Content analysis of in-person tutorials to design digital modules.
• Utilized Moodle for theoretical knowledge delivery.
• Integrated practical exercises via online meetings and home-based model creation.

Main Results:

• Digital tutorials received positive acceptance from participants (n=64).
• Participants rated course implementation and progress as "good" to "very good".
• Students reported not feeling fully prepared for independent practice.

Conclusions:

• A combined digital and in-person tutorial approach, utilizing a flipped classroom model, is recommended.
• Further research is needed to compare the effectiveness and sustainability of blended learning versus in-person training exclusively.