ProProfs is easy to use, and the ability to integrate images & assessments is pretty good!

The Emergency Abdominal Surgery Course (EASC) is a leading educational program dedicated to improving the management of emergency abdominal surgery. Developed by experts in the field, EASC provides comprehensive training through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. With over 3,500 participants from five continents, the course aims to enhance surgical outcomes by equipping healthcare professionals with the latest evidence-based practices and techniques. Recognized globally, EASC is committed to advancing surgical education and fostering a community of skilled surgeons dedicated to patient care and surgical excellence.

The EASC (Emergency Abdominal Surgery Course) faced a significant challenge due to the lack of a formalized assessment system, which hindered its ability to provide comprehensive and certified training. This gap in the course structure limited the effectiveness of the education provided and the ability to validate the knowledge and skills acquired by participants.

Michael Sugrue, Surgeon at Letterkenny Hospital and Galway University Hospital and the designer of this course, explained, "A weakness of the EASC course is that it doesn't have a formalized assessment. My major hurdle was really about credentialing, assessing, and certifying users."

To address the EASC's challenge of lacking a formalized assessment system, ProProfs provided the perfect solution with its easy-to-use platform and comprehensive assessment tools. By incorporating ProProfs, the course could ensure better credentialing, assessing, and certifying of participants. The benefits included:

• Easy integration of images and multimedia content into courses, enhancing the learning experience.
• The ability to administer MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) and other assessments online, ensuring comprehensive evaluation.
• A simple interface that requires no IT knowledge, making it accessible even within hospital environments with strict IT protocols.

Michael highlighted, "I found ProProfs easy to use, and the ability to integrate images and assessments into it was pretty good."

ProProfs Training Maker helped Michael transform the EASC course, leading to significant improvements and positive outcomes including improved engagement, knowledge retention, and instant certification. By leveraging ProProfs' features, the course achieved more structured and effective training for its participants. These results included:

• Over 3,500 participants successfully completed the course and were certified.
• Positive feedback from users, with many reporting significant improvements in their surgical practices.
• Enhanced learning outcomes through up-to-date literature and effective assessments.

Michael shared, "People will come back and say, 'My God, I've really changed my wound care because of what I learned on your course.' It’s very provocative and gives the latest literature."