Human Patient Simulation in EMS

Abstract

The use of simulation for healthcare has evolved since the Civil War. Simulation was started long before the Emergency Medical Services were recognized. Throughout the years, simulation has developed and become a vital and useful tool for faculty and students in EMS. The findings of this study show that students completed more evolutions of intubations using mannequins and students had a reduction in class to practical time for hands on learning. The study also shows that instructors perceptions were that the simulators were good for students but really didn’t save time for faculty.