Simple and complex mannequins for the initial and conti- nuing education actions

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Healthcare Simulation
• Clinical Skills Training

Background:

• Bedside teaching poses ethical challenges for medical students and doctors.
• Acquiring practical skills and non-technical competencies is vital for healthcare professionals.
• Simulation provides a risk-free alternative for hands-on learning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the importance of simulation in medical education.
• To present the PRESAGE center as a model for simulation-based training.
• To emphasize the role of simulation in developing technical and non-technical skills.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing simulation models for repetitive practice of gestures and behaviors.
• Integrating simulation into comprehensive care scenarios, including crisis management.
• Employing simulation as a complementary educational tool in medical training.

Main Results:

• Simulation enables the acquisition of both technical and non-technical skills.
• Complex simulation models facilitate contextualized learning and crisis preparedness.
• Simulation centers provide a platform for repeated practice and skill refinement.

Conclusions:

• Medical simulation is an indispensable educational tool for healthcare training.
• Simulation centers like PRESAGE enhance student and doctor formation.
• Simulation training supports personal development and improves overall patient care.