Development and Evaluation of DOPS in Head and Neck Ultrasound

Background In addition to clinical work, ultrasound training often takes place through the completion of certified courses. Quality assurance represents a challenge for implementation For this purpose, in certifications (e.g. DEGUM), previously non-standardized theoretical learning success controls are carried out. We have developed “direct observation procedural skills” (DOPS) especially head and neck area evaluated it sense proof-of-concept as part DEGUM-certified basic course.