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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • The Young Sonographers e-learning course, established in 2017, provides foundational knowledge and practical techniques for abdominal ultrasound examinations.
  • Continuous improvement is essential for maintaining an optimal teaching tool for ultrasound training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To revise the existing e-learning material for the basic abdominal ultrasound course.
  • To enhance the educational effectiveness and user experience of the training program.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive revision process was undertaken, incorporating feedback from diverse stakeholders including participants, tutors, and examiners.
  • Key areas for adaptation were identified based on this feedback.

Main Results:

  • The revision addressed five critical areas: examination procedure structure, text-video coherence, optimal use of multimedia, precise terminology for actions and instruments, and module content balance.
  • New scripts were developed and video recordings were produced to implement the necessary changes.

Conclusions:

  • The revised e-learning course is expected to offer a more effective and coherent learning experience for novice sonographers.
  • Further digital optimization and implementation are ongoing to finalize the updated training resource.