Figure 1
In-person ToT curriculum as compared to the virtual ToT curriculum.
Figure 2
Facilitator List and competencies for both the in-person and the virtual BEC ToT course.
Table 1
Participant demographics.
| IN-PERSON COURSE (N = 121) | VIRTUAL COURSE (N = 28) | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Location of Current Practice | 91 United States 5 Haiti 3 Pakistan 2 Colombia 2 India 2 Palestine 2 Peru 1 Australia 1 Costa Rica 1 Ecuador 1 El Salvador 1 Ghana 1 Kenya 1 Mexico 1 Panama 1 Paraguay 1 Philippines 1 Puerto Rico 1 Singapore 1 Tanzania 1 Turkey | 19 United States 2 India 2 Kenya 1 Mali 1 Pakistan 1 Sri Lanka 1 Tanzania 1 United Kingdom |
| Professional Role | 67 Physician 13 Nurse 3 Medical Student 2 Physician Assistant 1 EMT 1 Public Health Specialist 34 Unknown | 26 Physician 1 Physician Assistant 1 Nurse Practitioner |
| Mean Years of Clinical Practice in Emergency Medicine | 8.6 years (Range: 0.66–30) | 9 years (Range: 0–38) |
| Prior Experience with a WHO BEC Course? | 9% Yes/91% No | 21% Yes/79% No |
Table 2
Pre- and Post-Test mean scores.
| PRE-TEST MEAN (RANGE) N = 93 | POST-TEST MEAN (RANGE) N = 27 | DIFFERENCE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person Course | 87% (60–100%) | 95% (75–100%) | p < 0.05 |
| Virtual Course | 89% (75–100%) | 96% (79–100) | p < 0.05 |
Table 3
Participant feedback on the course; * optimal score 3 (<3 too short and >3 too long).
| QUESTION | AVERAGE RESPONSE FOR IN-PERSON TOT (N = 93) | AVERAGE RESPONSE FOR VIRTUAL COURSE (N = 28) | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall, did the BEC ToT course meet your expectations? | 4.6 | 4.3 | 0.3 p = 0.055 |
| Overall, how would you rate the BEC ToT course? | n/a | 4.2 | n/a |
| Did the BEC ToT course help you to better understand the BEC curriculum and content? | 4.7 | 4.5 | 0.2 p = 0.06 |
| Do you think the BEC ToT course improved your teaching skills? | 4.3 | 4.0 | 0.3 p = 0.11 |
| How effective were the instructors as a whole? | 4.6 | 4.4 | 0.2 p = 0.13 |
| How do you feel about the BEC ToT course length? | 3.7 | 3.2* | 0.5 p < 0.05 |
| How do you feel about the technical aspects/logistics of the virtual BEC ToT course? | 4.3 | 4.3 | 0.0 p = 0.69 |