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Teaching emergency medical services management skills using a computer simulation exercise.

Michael W Hubble¹, Michael E Richards, Denise Wilfong

¹Emergency Medical Care Program, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723, USA. mhubble@email.wcu.edu

Simulation in Healthcare : Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare

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A new computer simulation effectively teaches emergency medical services (EMS) management skills. This tool helps students identify system inefficiencies and budget inaccuracies, bridging the gap between theory and practice.

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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education
Healthcare Management Simulation
Paramedic Training Technology

Background:

Simulation exercises are established in business education but underutilized in EMS management.
A need exists for innovative pedagogical tools in EMS management training.
This study addresses the gap by developing and evaluating a simulation for EMS management skills.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a computerized simulation exercise for teaching EMS management skills.
To deploy and evaluate the effectiveness of this simulation in an EMS management course.
To assess student perceptions of the simulation's realism and educational value.

Main Methods:

Developed a computer simulation model of a regional EMS system using historical data.
Validated the model's accuracy in simulating real-world EMS performance.
Used the simulation in an EMS management course where students designed systems and budgets, which were then tested in the model.

Main Results:

The simulation accurately reflected the performance of the actual EMS system.
Students identified operational inefficiencies and budget inaccuracies in their designs.
Students found the simulation realistic in areas like ambulance deployment, budgeting, and personnel costs, with 89% reporting it bridged theory and reality.

Conclusions:

A computer simulator for teaching EMS management skills was well-received by students.
The simulation appears to be a valuable tool for paramedic education.
This approach offers a promising method for enhancing EMS management training.