Table 1 Educational aims of online vs. practical courses
| Item | Online course – gaining knowledge | Practical course – applying knowledge |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy & physiology | • Refreshing knowledge |
• Identifying anatomical landmarks • 3D orientation |
| Medical history | • Special features of ORL- anamnesis | • Perform ORL-adapted anamnesis |
| ORL-examination |
• Examination structure • Instruments - Names - Purpose - Handling – theoretically • Physiological findings |
• Reproducing structured examination • Practice handling of instruments • Identifying non-physiological findings |
| Further diagnostics |
• Basics - Audiometry - Vestibular diagnostics - ENT-radiology |
• Recognizing pathological audiometry/vestibular diagnostics • Indication for radiological examinations |
| Surgery |
• Principles of common surgeries • Behavioural rules (operating room) | • Better orientation when visiting the operating room |