Enhancing Clinical Skills Education through Effective Simulation Strategies
This presentation, delivered at the 79th Annual ADEA Session in March 2002, offers an in-depth exploration of our clinical skills education framework, highlighting the integration of clinical simulations in teaching. We utilize advanced technologies, including ADEC simulators and audio-visual tools, to enhance student learning experiences across various lab setups. Challenges such as access to facilities, evaluation efficiency, and resource management are addressed, alongside innovative solutions for improved faculty and student engagement. Our findings reflect positive shifts in student attitudes and clinical readiness.
Enhancing Clinical Skills Education through Effective Simulation Strategies
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Clinical Simulations Lead to Actionfor Clinical Skills EducationClinical Instruction in Transition1995-ADEA79th Annual Session & ExpositionSan Diego, CaliforniaMarch 5, 2002Robert W. Comer, DMD Medical College of Georgia
What We Have • 7 rows, 72 stations • 56 students • Instructor station • ADEC Simulators • Frasaco dentiform
What We Use • Microphone • Clock on monitor • Continuing loop animations • Document projector (Elmo) • Bench-tops
Curriculum Effects • Schedule into 1 lab vs 2 • Move some preclinical to summer • Reduced after hours practice
Central Issues • Evening access only with faculty • Access restricted • Who’s responsible? • Evaluation- time consuming
Integration of Facilities • Computer support - underserved • Centralized instruments and support • Unlimited supplies, teeth • Web-based instruction - infancy
We Don’t Use • Split screen projectors • Laser disk • VCR • Slide carousel • Demonstration set-up • Water • Portable camera • Face masks/cheeks
Lectures in Lab • No eye contact • Distraction with projects • Classroom/lab resolution capability
Issues • Learning curve for AV proficiency • AV staff support • Time/rewards for AV development • Annual revision of productions • Faculty doing everything • Reproducible occlusion
Positives • Student attitude • Clinical transition • Faculty advancement
