A Transformative Experience for Occupational Therapy Students in a Simulated Learning Environment

Authors

Kitsum Li, Department of Occupational Therapy, Dominican University of CaliforniaFollow
Barbara McCamish, Department of Nursing, Dominican University of CaliforniaFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Source

The Magic in Teaching Conference

Location

Irvine, CA

Publication Date

11-2013

Department

Occupational Therapy

Abstract

Simulation is being integrated into nursing and medical curriculum nationally and it is well integrated into the Nursing program at Dominican University of California, However, use of simulation in allied health professionals is only an emerging practice. The aim of this program is to integrate simulation into the OT curriculum in order to facilitate the development of therapy foundation skill.

Comments

Presented at The Magic in Teaching Conference, Irvine, CA