CHSU Discovery

Abstract: 

This pre-post intervention study examines the integration of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in vaccination education and training of osteopathic medical students (OMS). Current vaccination training methods often lack precision, relying on approximations and instructor guidance. By incorporating POCUS, students can develop a more precise understanding of injection depths and patient-specific anatomy. This study aims to assess the impact of POCUS on students' confidence, comfort, and skills in administering intramuscular vaccinations. Pre- and post-intervention surveys were conducted with 48 OMS-I students at CHSU-COM. The findings reveal that the POCUS intervention significantly improved students' conceptualization of injection depth and enhanced their confidence, comfort, and skills in providing IM injections, highlighting its profound ability to enhance medical education and training.