Examining the Difference Between Asynchronous and Synchronous Training

Disasters may occur with either notice and no notice. The goal of this research was to provide a method for reproducible training using asynchronous training methods that could be measured to show fewer errors and resources required train responders using traditional synchronous training methods. The asynchronous training also called “just-in-time” training can save significant resources during a medical emergency event. Our researcher team developed an educational pilot study to demonstrate for government and company application training as a point of distribution exercise. While no statistical differences were found between synchronous or asynchronous training, it is evident that companies and government could use the asynchronous training method as a viable training option, especially in emergency situations where there is time only to provide just-in-time training. Asynchronous training offers more flexibility in times to train volunteers because the training can be offered at varying times when volunteers arrive and there is consistency in the information provided, which can be updated and upgrade after every exercise. Staff can devote their time to the myriad of other duties and responsibilities that occur when emergencies occur and could aid the public by a quicker and more professional response