High-fidelity simulation training in advanced resuscitation for pharmacy residents.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the impact of high-fidelity patient simulation on pharmacy resident knowledge, confidence, and competency with advanced resuscitation algorithms and interventions.


METHODS
An overview of the institutional cardiopulmonary arrest algorithm and a review of pertinent medications and calculations were presented to postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) pharmacy residents, followed by participation in 3 simulated clinical scenarios using a high-fidelity mannequin.


RESULTS
An improvement of pharmacy resident knowledge, confidence, and competency with advanced resuscitation skills was observed. In addition, pharmacy residents demonstrated high performance levels with skills requiring advanced competency and proactive interactions with the cardiac arrest team.


CONCLUSIONS
Incorporating high-fidelity patient simulation into an advanced resuscitation training program can help pharmacy residents achieve competency through the active learning of practical skills.
University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Amy J
AJ
Eng
University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Jennifer M
JM
Namba
University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Kevin W
KW
Box
University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, California.
James R
JR
Lane
University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Dennis Y
DY
Kim
University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Daniel P
DP
Davis
University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Jay J
JJ
Doucet
University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Raul
R
Coimbra
D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000193:education*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D019091:Critical Pathways; D004514:Education, Pharmacy, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008348:Manikins; D010348:Patient Care Team; D064172:Pharmacy Residencies; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*
active learning; advanced cardiac life support; competency-based education; patient simulation; resuscitation