title: Skills development at a paramedic accident simulation centre.
abstract: Practice simulation in acute and pre-hospital care settings is a growing area of interest for clinicians and health educationalists, and there is much evidence to support its use (Pike and O'Donnell 2010). Most simulation is delivered through computer-aided software or in virtual environments, however last year the University of Hertfordshire opened an accident simulation centre which is an outdoor facility that offers pre- and post-registration paramedics the opportunity to experience a range of scenarios in a 'real life' but secure environment. This article describes how the centre enables students to apply theory to practice in complex situations, such as managing patients injured in road traffic collisions.
authors: School of health and social work, University of Hertfordshire.
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Donaghy
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods*; D004634:Emergency Medical Technicians / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D016544:Patient Simulation; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: accident simulation; ambulance; education; emergency care; paramedic; pre-hospital