Perspectives, Opinions and Curiosities · 15 November 2023

Ambulance Bays as Innovative Learning Spaces for EMS Practitioners

OhioHealth’s simulation team revolutionizes EMS education with drive-thru sessions in hospital ambulance bays. Over three days, 171 learners achieved objectives, and 90% agreed the environment fostered learning. This approach, utilizing existing infrastructure, effectively overcomes barriers like cost and equipment access, offering a feasible solution to enhance simulation-based education for emergency medical services practitioners.

Journal Article by Simmons L, Kube E (…) Gable B et 2 al. in BMC Surg

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