Integrating the Classroom, Clinic, and Use of Simulation to Prepare Students for Working with Individuals with SCI

Authors

Audrey Zapletal, MS, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Rob Hargraves, BA, Thomas Jefferson University; Rector Clinical Skills and Simulation CenterFollow
Gina Cooke, MS, OTR/L, 3Magee Rehabilitation Hospital; Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center of the Delaware Valley

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

4-2014

Keywords

Integrating the Classroom, Clinic, and Use of Simulation to Prepare Students for Working with Individuals with SCI, poster, Occupational Therapy, AOTA, annual meeting, Thomas Jefferson University

Comments

Contributing Authors: Jennifer Bebey, OTS; Kelsey Engelstad, OTS, Abigail Gilmore, OTS; Brianna Schwoyer, OTS

Abstract

Background Information

• Students learn best through active engagement. Although experiences vary, practicing skills in clinical situations have proven to be an effective method.
• Practicing skills in a simulated controlled environment provides opportunities for students to receive feedback on their skills.
• Standardized patient experiences provide students a safe environment to practice clinical skills in challenging situations. These experiences have been shown to have a positive impact on learning.

Recommended Citation

Zapletal, MS, OTR/L, Audrey; Hargraves, BA, Rob; and Cooke, MS, OTR/L, Gina, "Integrating the Classroom, Clinic, and Use of Simulation to Prepare Students for Working with Individuals with SCI" (2014). Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations. Paper 14.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/otpresentations/14