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

Inclusion Criteria1

advanced practice providers (APPs) currently working in our ED, with additional APPs as they are hired (expected to be about 75 APPs total within the next 3 years due to expanding staffing needs and coverage models).

Exclusion Criteria1

non-APPs such as physicians, nurses, or other clinical staff

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.