Enhancing paramedics procedural skills using a cadaveric model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Paramedic education has evolved in recent times from vocational post-employment to tertiary pre-employment supplemented by clinical placement. Simulation is advocated as a means of transferring learned skills to clinical practice. Sole reliance of simulation learning using mannequin-based models may not be sufficient to prepare students for variance in human anatomy. In 2012, we trialled the use of fresh frozen human cadavers to supplement undergraduate paramedic procedural skill training. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether cadaveric training is an effective adjunct to mannequin simulation and clinical placement.

Methods

A multi-method approach was adopted. The first step involved a Delphi methodology to formulate and validate the evaluation instrume

SUBMITTER: Lim D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4099026 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature