title: An experiential learning simulation exercise for healthcare management students.
abstract: Preparing competent administrators to work in today's dynamic healthcare environment is a challenging task for contemporary educators. Experiential exercises in the classroom can contribute significantly to student training. This paper reviews the benefits to students of actively participating in simulations and role-plays, as well as the challenges in running such exercises. A simulation designed specifically for healthcare administration students is presented with details and implementation instructions. The intent of this article is to impart to other educators the learning experiences in running this particular simulation to inspire dialogue and program improvement. Readers are encouraged to create simulation exercises with optimum relevance for their students. Information to obtain e-mail versions of the simulation is also provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Sciences, California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8285, USA.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rubino
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Freshman
mesh_terms: D003162:Competency-Based Education; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D011361:Professional Competence; D012381:Role Playing; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States