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Using Simulation Models to Train Clinicians in the Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Published on: August 9, 2024
Iterative development of a pediatric point-of-care ultrasound training program
Aron Kerenyi1,2, Albano de Juan Plaza3,4, Serena Rovida5
1Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Tomtebodavägen 18A, 171 77, Solna, Sweden. aron.kerenyi@ki.se.
BMC Medical Education
|May 29, 2026
Summary
This study details an iterative curriculum development process for pediatric point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training. The program successfully met participant needs, offering a guide for other institutions to implement POCUS education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pediatric Ultrasound
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is vital in pediatric subspecialties, yet training programs are scarce.
- Limited documentation of curriculum development hinders adoption by other institutions.
- This paper outlines the creation of a pediatric POCUS training curriculum from inception.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the iterative development of a pediatric POCUS training curriculum.
- To establish a replicable model for institutions lacking prior POCUS experience.
- To incorporate participant feedback for continuous improvement.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Kern's 6-step curriculum development model.
- Emphasized experiential learning and deliberate practice.
- Employed mixed-methods analysis of participant feedback for iterative refinement.
Main Results:
- 136 physicians participated across nine course iterations (2018-2023).
- High satisfaction reported, with a need for more supervised hands-on scanning.
- Curriculum finalized after three iterations; online platform enhanced asynchronous learning.
- Successful certification linked to final curriculum format and scan saving habits.
Conclusions:
- An iterative development process successfully created a pediatric POCUS course meeting participant needs, even without prior experience.
- The developed curriculum serves as a practical guide for other institutions.
- This approach demonstrates the feasibility of establishing POCUS training programs in diverse settings.
