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LTERC SEMINAR SERIES PRESENTS

Approaches to simulation for first year students in two health care disciplines

Presenter: A/Prof Kerry Reid-Searl & Mr Anthony Weber (CQUniversity)

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Abstract

Simulation is gaining wide recognition in health care for its potential advantages in giving students valuable learning opportunities. Both the undergraduate nursing and the paramedic programs at CQUniversity are committed to exploring opportunities in simulation that are both innovative and enhance student learning. The following presentation will define simulation, fidelity and consider guiding indicators for successful simulation. The presentation will move to showcase innovative strategies used in first year nursing and paramedic programs including assessment. The presentation will close with a summary of future directions in simulation for these two health care disciplines.

Speaker Bio 

A/Prof Kerry Reid -Searl (PhD, RN, RM, MClin Ed, MRCNA, FCN)
A/Prof Kerry Reid Searl is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. She has been involved in undergraduate nursing education for the past 18 years. Kerry has been the recipient of numerous teaching awards and most recently she has become known nationally and internationally for her pioneering work in creating an innovative simulation strategy termed MASK-ED (KRS Simulation).

Anthony Weber ( ICP, MACAP, AssDipAppSci (Ambulance), AdvDipHlthSci (Advanced Prehospital Care) BHlth (Nursing)
Anthony Weber is Senior Lecturer and Program Leader for the Bachelor of Paramedic Science in the School of Medical and Applied Science. He has been involved with development of the program and teaching the undergraduate program this year. Anthony has also had 16 years experience as an Intensive Care and Flight Paramedic with the Queensland Ambulance Service. Anthony has had 5 years experience in educating paramedics and paramedic students as a clinical support officer and was senior educator for the Intensive Care Paramedic Graduate Diploma at QUT for 12 months with experience in simulation, high fidelity and assessment.

Date of Presentation

25 October 2011