Digital Microcertification: An Interprofessional Simulation Experience for Undergraduate Nursing and Medical...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Education
• Professional Development
• Digital Credentials

Background:

• Microcredentials, or badges of merit, are increasingly popular for recognizing professional skills.
• Academic institutions establish rigorous outcome criteria to ensure microcredential integrity.
• Stakeholder involvement can enhance employer awareness of microcredentials.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the use of a simulation experience for awarding digital microcredentials.
• To assess the demonstration of interprofessional communication competencies.
• To explore the value of microcredentials for nursing and medical laboratory science students.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a simulation experience involving nursing and medical laboratory science students.
• Focused on developing and assessing interprofessional communication skills.
• Awarded digital microcredentials upon successful demonstration of competencies.

Main Results:

• Students successfully demonstrated interprofessional communication competencies through simulation.
• The simulation experience served as a viable method for achieving digital microcredentials.
• This approach can incentivize learning and skill acquisition.

Conclusions:

• Simulation is an effective strategy for awarding digital microcredentials in healthcare professions.
• Microcredentials can validate essential skills like interprofessional communication.
• This method supports professional development and employer recognition.