Longitudinal point-of-care ultrasound training program for emergency medicine faculty in Oman: a Kirkpatrick model approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is an essential skill in emergency medicine (EM); however, gaps in faculty POCUS credentialing hinder effective trainee supervision and patient care. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a structured 12-month POCUS training program for EM faculty at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH), Oman, with the primary goal of achieving independent practitioner certification (POCUS-IP) through the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB).

Methods

A prospective 12-month faculty development program was implemented, enrolling 10 EM faculty members. The intervention included a three-day POCUS bootcamp, supervised scanning across seven core ultrasound modules, written and practical examinations, and quarterly skill-maintenance sessions. Primar

SUBMITTER: Elshehry A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12492678 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature