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A 5-day stress echocardiography interpretation course was successfully transitioned to a digital format during the pandemic. This online model effectively improved participant competency, with 88% passing the digital exam and high satisfaction ratings.

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  • Medical Education
  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Established structured 5-day interpretation courses to enhance stress echocardiography standards.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated adaptation of traditional in-person training to remote delivery methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To transform an existing interactive, workstation-based stress echocardiography interpretation course into a cloud-based digital format.
  • To maintain the course's interactive features and hands-on reporting experience within a virtual environment.

Main Methods:

  • Delivered 6 live webinar lectures followed by a 5-day interactive digital course.
  • Participants completed 80 GDPR-compliant case analyses using a web-based reporting system.
  • Facilitated joint case reviews and provided individual feedback, culminating in a digital interpretation exam.

Main Results:

  • 88% of participants successfully passed the digital interpretation examination.
  • Participants received certificates with accreditation and continuing professional development (CPD) points.
  • Average participant satisfaction score was 4.7/5, praising lectures, faculty, and technical support.

Conclusions:

  • Interactive, multi-day, hands-on reporting courses can be effectively delivered via digital platforms.
  • Online interpretation courses hold significant potential for enhancing the skills of imaging specialists.
  • This digital teaching model is adaptable for other imaging-based training, such as cardiac CT and MRI.