Expanding the Scope-Of-Patient Simulation: Using Human Cadavers for Critical Skill Instruction

Expanding the Scope-Of-Patient Simulation: Using Human Cadavers for Critical Skill Instruction

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Abstract:
Athletic training education programs often rely on the use of simulations to ensure students are assessed on all required content standards when real patient experiences aren’t available. Research in athletic training simulation has focused primarily on the integration of high-fidelity mannequins, task trainers and standardized patients for skill development and clinical decision-making. However, the fidelity of teaching critical skills may be improved by using human cadaveric models. This model is used extensively in training combat and trauma surgeons as well as general surgery and clinical procedures. The purpose of this model practice is to provide insight into the use of human cadaveric specimens to enhance the fidelity of instruction of rectal temperature assessment, airway insertions and tourniquet application to a perfused upper extremity in a professional master’s degree program in athletic training. The goal for improving fidelity is to improve the comfort level of the clinician in performing critical skills and, therefore, increase their likelihood of application in a real patient situation.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the resources needed for instruction using cadaveric models.
  • Summarize the affective aspects of supporting students during skill application on cadaveric models.
  • Recognize the limitations in using cadaveric models for skill instruction.

Track: Pedagogy
Format: Model Practice

This Session is Not Eligible for CEUs.

Jolene Henning, EdD, ATC, LAT

Dr. Jolene Henning, an associate professor and Chair of the Department of Athletic Training at High Point University and has been a certified athletic trainer since 1996. Dr. Henning is the Vice Chair of the CAATE Peer Review Committee and is an accreditation reviewer for professional programs. She has served in several leadership positions including the NATA Professional Education Committee for 11 years including a 4 year term as committee chair; a member of the NATA Executive Committee for Education where she co-chaired the taskforce that examined the entry-level degree requirements for athletic training professional education ultimately leading to the decision to elevate athletic training education to the graduate level. She has received athletic training service awards at the state and district levels along with the CAATE Presidents Award.
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