P351 An evaluation of different delivery formats of the JAG jets workforce ENDO 1 course

IntroductionENDO 1 courses cover key foundation practice and principles for the UK endoscopy workforce and completion of the course as part of the JETS Workforce program will form part of JAG Unit Certification in the future. Online delivery of ENDO 1 maintained continuity of access to the courses during the pandemic, but with resumption of face to face (F2F) meetings we sought to evaluate which delivery format was optimal.MethodsFunding for ENDO 1 courses was provided from the Jan 2023 endoscopy nurses across all Health Boards in Wales attended varying course formats; 1) virtually; 2) F2F ‘Central’ [F2FC] (at the central training hub); 3) F2F ‘Regional’ [F2FR] (delivered within Health Boards). We collected data on attendance; cost and ease of course delivery; and feedback/evaluation from delegates and faculty. This information was used to evaluate four key areas: access, educational delivery, cost, and value.Results124 endoscopy staff attended different formats of the ENDO 1 course – 2 Online; 1 F2FC; and 6 F2FR. The content of the course was standardised across all delivery methods. Average numbers attending the F2FR courses were significantly higher than either the online or F2FC courses. A comparison of the four key evaluation areas for each course type is shown in the table. Levels of participation and learner interaction was much higher in the F2FR courses. Feedback and evaluation was good for all course formats, but specific feedback comments highlighted the value of developing local networks and links across neighbouring Endoscopy Units within Health Boards.ConclusionsEvaluation of the ENDO 1 formats suggests that while online courses are relatively low cost and efficient mechanisms of mass delivery, staff value the opportunities of F2F interaction, and value and benefits are maximised in F2F Regional courses, which most strongly develop local networks which have a legacy value.Abstract P351 Table 1Comparison of key areas for evaluation of the different formats of ENDO 1 course Virtual F2F-Central F2F-Regional Access Good access. Not all learner like Teams. Access to local IT. Poor access to study leave. Low numbers attended. Good access and high attendance. Half day allocated to Unit training. Educational Less interactive. Room for discussion, good training environment High levels of interaction. Appropriate room needed. Cost Low cost to run – no travel/accommodation costs. Easier for faculty. Learners must travel and bear costs. Higher environmen