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In Case of Emergency: A simulated Disaster Event

A Meaningful Learning Event

In anticipation of the official opening of the subway station at York University, a multisectoral Emergency Disaster Event simulation was orchestrated by key stakeholders from Toronto Fire, EMS, Police, TTC and York University. The catastrophic event included a subway accident that occurred underground and simulations for the rescue, triage, transport and treatment of victims was initiated. Nursing students enrolled in a first year Health Assessment course at York University provided the simulated victims and clinicians. As one of these students, I had the opportunity to simulate the role of subway passenger, and later the role of the clinician.

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Simulated Persons In the News

A Meaningful Learning Experience

For some undergraduate students the pursuit of higher education is a means to an end, for many it is an endeavour of knowledge and meaningful experiences. Many students find the post-secondary learning curve steep and unforgiving. Jennifer Klein an undergraduate student in the nursing program at York University says “we are expected to quickly recall and apply large bodies of new knowledge very quickly. Scaffolding that information in such a way that it remains meaningful and relevant often feels impossible.  Using Simulated Person Methodology has facilitated our learning curve”.

Published in Teaching Commons @ York September 24, 2018 – Read the full post here