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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