Chapter 5. Simulation Learning

You’ve arrived at that point where it’s time to engage students and get them excited about oral health integration! The curriculum modules in this toolkit use multiple teaching methods so you can choose the ones that best match your educational preferences and the capabilities of your institution.

This chapter presents simulation learning, an innovative and flexible technique that immerses students in real-world scenarios. This method makes an excellent choice for interprofessional education because it allows students to practice communicating with other professionals and working as a team without putting patients at risk.

In this chapter you’ll find three sample simulations.

All three simulations stand alone as independent lessons and most can be adapted to meet your particular needs. Each includes:

For more information regarding simulation learning, please see: