RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07159269

Cardiac point-of Care Ultrasound Training Pathway for Emergency Department Advanced Practice Providers

Cardiac Point-of-care Ultrasound Clinical Training Pathway Implementation and Impact Assessment for Advanced Practice Providers in the Emergency Department

Sponsor

Duke University

Enrollment

75 participants

Start Date

Nov 13, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pulmonary Embolism (Diagnosis)Diagnostic Imaging Implementation Science Heart Failure Acute Cardiovascular Disease Acute Emergency Department Patient Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)Cardiac Tamponade Pericardial Effusion Medical Training

Summary

The aim of this study is to assess emergency medicine physician and advanced practice provider (APP) knowledge and technical skill in performance of a point-of-care ultrasound simulation and just-in-time training pathway to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and usability of the ultrasound training program. By performing this study, we hope to create a standardized training model which could potentially facilitate point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) clinical performance and thereby improve patient care.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This is a training and quality-improvement study for advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners and physician assistants) working in an emergency department. It evaluates a structured training pathway to teach them how to perform cardiac point-of-care ultrasound (a quick bedside heart scan) accurately and independently. **You may be eligible if...** - You are an advanced practice provider (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) currently working in the emergency department **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are a physician, nurse, or other clinical staff member (not an APP) Talk to your supervisor or program coordinator to see if this training is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALCardiac point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training and clinical pathway

Participants will complete a cardiac POCUS simulation session and a hands-on observed structured clinical skill exam (OSCE) post-training led by ultrasound-trained faculty. Then as part of standard clinical care, advanced practice providers (APPs) will perform POCUS while supervised by emergency medicine (EM) attending physicians. To assess program feasibility and acceptability, participants will complete a pre/post and 6-month post-survey and semi-structured interview, as well as a knowledge and technical skills assessment.