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Table 5 US training and certification

From: Pediatric ultrasound practice in Italy: an exploratory survey

US training and certification

Pediatricians

Residents

Tot n (%)

US training

   
 

Lectures with practical session

271 (28.6)

20 (23)

291‡ (28.1)

 

Advanced training course

203 (21.4)

10 (11.5)

213‡ (20.6)

 

Online course

118 (12.4)

13 (14.9)

131‡ (12.7)

 

On-site experience

320 (33.8)

38 (43.7)

358‡ (34.6)

 

Other†

36 (3.8)

6 (6.9)

42‡ (4)

Do you have a certification for echography use?

  
 

Yes

207 (29.3)

12 (18.8)

219 (28.4)

 

No

500 (70.7)

52 (81.2)

552 (71.6)

  1. ‡Respondents reported multiple answers
  2. †Other: simulation, integrated conferences, utilization of online resources, radiology unit attendance, fellowship in specialized center (in Italy or abroad)