Social distancing in advanced emergency medicine courses - can it work?
GMS J Med Educ
; 38(1): Doc22, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1110241
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
The corona virus pandemic rendered most live education this spring term impossible. Many classes were converted into e-learning formats. But not all learning content and outcomes can readily be transferred into digital space. Project outline Emergency medicine teaching relies on hands-on simulation training. Therefore, we had to devise a catalogue of measures, that would enable us to offer simulation training for Advanced Life Support. Summary of work Strict hygienic rules including disinfection of hands, wearing personal protective gear at all times and disinfection of equipment were implemented. Group size and number of staff was reduced, introducing fixed student teams accompanied by the same teacher. Only large rooms with good ventilation were used. Under these conditions, we were allowed to carry out core Advanced Life Support simulations. Other content had to be transferred to online platforms.Discussion:
Heeding general hygiene advise and using personal protective gear, a central cluster of simulations was carried out. Students and staff adhered to rules without complaint. No infections within faculty or student body were reported.Conclusion:
It seems feasible to conduct core simulations under strict hygienic protocol.Keywords
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Education, Medical, Graduate
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Emergency Medicine
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Physical Distancing
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
GMS J Med Educ
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Zma001418
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