Abstract

The use of medium fidelity simulation to develop technical and non-technical acute care skills early in the undergraduate curriculum

Author(s): Dr Lucy Ambrose,Susan Sommerville RGN,Dr Jean Ker,Dr Lucy Ambrose

This paper describes the use of medium fidelity simulation to introduce technical and non technical acute care skills to medical students early in the curriculum. 165 second year students took part in the programme in groups of 8-12. The paper describes the programme and the students’ evaluation which demonstrates the value of medium fidelity simulation in this setting, in developing non technical skills.