A Comparison of In-Person and Online Training in a Statewide Clinical Education Program for Dissemination of HIV, HCV and STD Clinical Evidence

We compared in-person and online training in a statewide education program to disseminate HIV, HCV, and STD clinical evidence. In a study period of three months, 250 clinicians completed four training courses delivered in dual formats. Course evaluation was positive regarding useful information, easy comprehension, knowledgeable trainer, appropriate format, knowledge increase, intention to use knowledge, and plan to change practice. Online training became a preferred format by clinicians when compared to in-person training (p=0.01).