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Twenty-eight paramedics watched a 14-min video on the features of the ultrasound system, its use, and the scanning method for each part of the body. Each participant performed four FAST examinations using a portable ultrasound device, and the task performance was rated using the Task Specific Checklist (TSC) and Global Rating Scale (GRS). The time required for visualizing each examination site and each FAST was assessed. The mean time required for the first and fourth FAST was 144.6\u2009\u00b1\u200952.4\u00a0s and 90.5\u2009\u00b1\u200931.0\u00a0s, respectively. The time required for each test significantly decreased with repeated testing (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). The time to complete FAST was significantly shortened for the pericardial cavity (33.4\u2009\u00b1\u200923.1\/15.3\u2009\u00b1\u200910.6\u00a0s, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.01), right thoracic cavity (25.2\u2009\u00b1\u200911.8\/12.1\u2009\u00b1\u20098.3\u00a0s, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.01), Morrison fossa (19.1\u2009\u00b1\u200910.8\/10.8\u2009\u00b1\u20096.3\u00a0s, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05), and left thoracic cavity (19.0\u2009\u00b1\u20098.3\/15.6\u2009\u00b1\u20098.3\u00a0s, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05). TSC and GRS scores were elevated, and all EMTs could obtain valid images. The combination of a brief video lecture and hands-on training significantly reduced the time required for FAST performance. 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