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SUPPLEMENTAL TABLE 2 Comparison of Pre- and Post-Course Knowledge Assessment Scores
Assessment score, mean (SD)
Pre-course knowledge Post-course knowledge P value
Total correct answers 12.5 (3) 20.6 (3) <.001
Cognitive correct answers; n= 9 4.1 (1) 7.3 (2) <.001
Technical correct answers; n=14 7.3 (2) 11.2 (2) <.001
Behavioral correct answers; n=2 1.3 (0.5) 2 (0) <.001

SUPPLEMENTAL FIGURE 1 Training course structure and overview.

Introduction (1 hour)
• Demographics
• Pre-course knowledge and self-assessments

Teaching (4.5 hours)
• Powerpoint-based lecture topics
• Panel discussions with ECMO experts

Skills Stations (3.5 hours)
• Lights on
• Mannequin simulations
• Circuit set up and priming

Teaching (3.5 hours)
• Powerpoint-based lecture topics
• Panel discussion with ECMO experts

Skills Stations (3.5 hours)
• Darkness
• Mannequin simulations
• Circuit set up and priming

Conclusion (1 hour)
• Post-course knowledge assessment
Travel to
Keesler AFB
Validation Testing (4 hours)
• Lights on scenario
• Darkness scenario

AFB = Air Force Base; ECMO = extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

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