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

Badges of merit, or microcertification, have increased in popularity to acknowledge achievement of skills or proficiency in a profession-specific competency and incentivize the learning experience. Outcome criteria are rigorously established by an academic institution to preserve the integrity of the microcredential or badge. On the premise that a microcredential may be favored by future employers, stakeholder involvement in the microcredential process strategically enhances employer awareness. This article describes use of a simulation experience with nursing and medical laboratory science students to demonstrate competencies in interprofessional communication to achieve a digital microcredential.