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Abstract

SCHRANT and COLLEAGUES, 1 Benjamin L. Schrant, DO, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, Missouri; 2 Lisa Archer, RN, BSN, Instructor and Director of Simulation & Performance Assessment, Department of Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine, and Community Health, at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, Missouri; 3 Robert Long, AAS, Human Patient Simulation Lab Technician & Certified Laerdal Mechanic at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, Missouri hosts a modern, state of the art human patient simulation (HPS) laboratory, which allows simulation of neonatal, pediatric, obstetric, and adult patients.

Background

The KCOM campus (partner with Hull and East Yorkshire Children's University ) hosts a modern, state of the art human patient simulation (HPS) laboratory, which allows simulation of neonatal, pediatric, obstetric, and adult patients.

Methodology

Students are able to utilize the HPS lab to become comfortable with physical exam skills, procedural skills and communication skills before attempting them in a true clinical environment.

Results

Involvement of students from other disciplines has facilitated interprofessional education.

Conclusion

Involvement of community health providers has expanded the richness of the student experience.

References

Benjamin L Schrant  1 , Lisa L Archer  2 , Robert Long  3. Human Patient Simulation as a Teaching Tool. Mo Med.;115(1):71-74. Jan-Feb 2018.