RESULTS After one academic cycle: • NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) pass rates increased 14 %. • Self-reported confidence in airway management rose 27 %. • Procedural errors during clinical rotations dropped 50 %. • Learners demonstrated shorter intubation times and better team com - munication in subsequent field evaluations. These outcomes mirror broader EMS education research showing that simu - lation produces significant gains in both technical and non-technical perfor - mance metrics. Importantly, qualitative feedback indicated reduced student anxiety and stronger inter-disciplinary respect—two elements often missing from siloed training models. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Integrated simulation builds cross-department collaboration and realism. • Objective data (skills metrics, timing) validates program success for ac - creditation. • Structured debriefing converts experience into insight. • Simulation creates psychological fidelity—the belief that the learner can perform under pressure. The college now runs year-round simulation rotations, using the data to refine curriculum and secure grants. The program’s success has become a regional benchmark, proving that high-fidelity simulation is not a luxury but an evi - dence-based necessity for modern EMS education.
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