CASE STUDY: BOOSTING CLINICAL CONFIDENCE AND PERFORMANCE THROUGH INTEGRATED SIMULATION Nothing validates simulation better than results. This case study highlights how a Midwest technical college used integrated EMS and Respiratory Thera- py (RT) simulation to measurably increase student confidence, reduce clinical errors, and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration. BACKGROUND Before 2024, the college’s EMS and RT programs trained independently. Fac - ulty observed skill gaps—especially in airway management, ventilator hand - off, and communication between prehospital and hospital teams. Students frequently reported anxiety when transitioning from classroom to clinical environments. The institution decided to pilot a 12-week high-fidelity simulation curriculum that united both programs in shared, progressively complex scenarios. The goal: improve airway competence, reduce procedural errors, and foster team - work aligned with real system operations. PROGRAM DESIGN • Phase 1: Foundational Skills Students reviewed BLS/ALS airway techniques and practiced on mid-fi - delity trainers with instructor guidance. • Phase 2: Team Integration Mixed EMS/RT teams managed simulated respiratory failure patients requiring bag-valve-mask ventilation, intubation, and transport. • Phase 3: Full-Scale Simulation Learners participated in realistic call sequences: 911 dispatch on- scene stabilization ambulance transport ED handoff. Each scenario included live vital-sign feedback, moulaged patients, and communication injects. • Debrief & Feedback After each session, faculty conducted structured Advocacy–Inquiry de - briefs supported by compression/ventilation data and video playback.
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