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From student laboratory to clinical environment
R L Olesinski1, J Brickell, M Pray
1Technology and Information Services, University of Kentucky Center for Rural Health, Hazard 41701, USA.
Objective:
To describe a clinical laboratory practice simulation experience for clinical laboratory science (CLS) students which was intended to improve the transition from the student laboratory to the clinical environment.
Setting:
University of Kentucky Center for Rural Health, a rural health professions education center for a state-assisted institution.
Practice Description:
Baccalaureate-level CLS program.
Practice Innovation:
Clinical laboratory practice simulation experience allows students to become familiar with the clinical environment. It also allows faculty to assess student performance and to provide students with feedback in a controlled setting.
Main Outcome Measurement:
Perception of benefit from the simulation experience by CLS graduates.
Results:
CLS graduates report the simulation experience helped to prepare them for practice in the clinical environment.
Conclusion:
Clinical laboratory simulation can improve the transition to actual clinical laboratory practice and is a valuable tool to evaluate pre-clinical deficiencies.
