HPS is rapidly becoming a significant curricular component in health professions education, promoting active learning and evaluation in medical, nursing, and, recently, pharmacy programs. Teaching and learning with human patient simulators combines a planned patient background with the capacity to modify the mannequin-the 'patient'-on demand. HPS uses high-fidelity, life-size human mannequins that emulate human anatomy and physiology.

摘要

Think about the questions you asked during your last interview with a new graduate for a job or a residency position. Did you include a question related to the use of human patient simulation (HPS) as part of the applicant's classroom or experiential education? If not, it may be time to consider the addition of this type of question.Simulation-based learning can be achieved through many pathways (eg, low-fidelity cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR] mannequins, computer-based simulations, utilization of actors, situational pharmacy simulations, and standardized assessments such as objective, structured clinical examinations). The latest focus is the use of HPS mannequins.