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Pediatric Simulation Training for Emergency Pre-Hospital Providers in Hawai'i: An Inter-Professional Curriculum
Jannet J Lee-Jayaram1, Mark Kunimune1, Kristine M Hara1
1SimTiki Simulation Center at the John A. Burns School of Medicine University of Hawai'i at Mānoa and Kapi'olani Community College University of Hawai'i, Honolulu, HI.
Abstract:
Experience with pediatric transport and pediatric-specific training for paramedic students and practicing paramedics is lacking nationally. Kapi'olani Community College (KCC) conducts the only paramedic training program in the state and has recently expanded its pediatric training section. KCC and the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) collaborated on a simulation-based pediatric pre-hospital provider training course titled PediSTEPPs-H (Pediatric Simulation Training for Emergency Pre-hospital Providers in Hawai'i), which was developed and piloted in 2019, to supplement the students' didactic and clinical experiences. The program was developed using Kern's 6-step approach to curriculum development in medical education. The PediSTEPPs-H pilot course was co-facilitated by faculty from both campuses and enrolled 12 students in the first cohort. Program evaluation demonstrated high student satisfaction and included feedback regarding curriculum elements for further refinement. The PediSTEPPs-H pilot program evaluation provided direction that the course be offered annually for all KCC paramedic students and as continuing professional development program for practicing paramedics in Hawai'i.
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