Applying the master adaptive learner framework to just-in-time training of procedures

Al'ai Alvarez, David Manthey, Susan B. Promes, Mary Haas, Sally A. Santen, Jason Wagner, Benjamin Schnapp

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Abstract

Background: Just-in-time training (JITT) occurs in the clinical context when learners need immediate guidance for procedures due to a lack of proficiency or the need for knowledge refreshment. The master adaptive learner (MAL) framework presents a comprehensive model of transforming learners into adaptive experts, proficient not only in their current tasks but also in the ongoing development of lifelong skills. With the evolving landscape of procedural competence in emergency medicine (EM), trainees must develop the capacity to acquire and master new techniques consistently. This concept paper will discuss using JITT to support the development of MALs in the emergency department. Methods: In May 2023, an expert panel from the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Medical Educator's Boot Camp delivered a comprehensive half-day preconference session entitled “Be the Best Teacher” at the society's annual meeting. A subgroup within this panel focused on applying the MAL framework to JITT. This subgroup collaboratively developed a practical guide that underwent iterative review and refinement. Results: The MAL-JITT framework integrates the learner's past experiences with the educator's proficiency, allowing the educational experience to address the unique requirements of each case. We outline a structured five-step process for applying JITT, utilizing the lumbar puncture procedure as an example of integrating the MAL stages of planning, learning, assessing, and adjusting. This innovative approach facilitates prompt procedural competence and cultivates a positive learning environment that fosters acquiring adaptable learning skills with enduring benefits throughout the learner's career trajectory. Conclusions: JITT for procedures holds the potential to cultivate a dynamic learning environment conducive to nurturing the development of MALs in EM.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S17-S23
JournalAEM Education and Training
Volume8
Issue numberS1
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2024

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