Medical Simulation

Catalog description

(FIRST/SECOND SEMESTER) The use of medical simulation is a highly effective method to enhance learning, improve patient care, decrease medical errors, and improve patient safety. In this hands-on course, simulation will be utilized to provide students with opportunities to gain exposure to patient care, critical thinking, clinical decision-making, teamwork, communication, and procedural skills. Students will work with a variety of simulators including high fidelity simulators and task trainers. This is a one-semester required course taken during the second year; students are assigned to take the course in either the Fall or Spring semester.