OBJECTIVES: This systematic review (SR) describes how simulation-based training (SBT) is
utilized by selected allied health professions (AHPs). DATA SOURCES: PubMed, CINAHL …

Introduction: Training students to become entry-level perfusionists requires evaluation and
assessment of their clinical skills. While our professional organizations have compiled …

Background: Successful cardiac surgery is highly dependent upon effective and efficient
teamwork. Practical training and development will further enhance the team ability to react to …

While the process of teaching student perfusionists has been in development since the
1950s, the publication of the processes to improve perfusion clinical education has been …

The aphorism “Primum non nocere” underscores the responsibility of healthcare
professionals to prioritize patient safety. Perfusionists, experts in extracorporeal circulation …

Background and Objective: A multi-discipline cardiac and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)
team simulation scenario was established to compare three different de-airing approaches …

Perfusion education programs use simulation to provide students with clinical skills prior to
entering the operating room. To teach the psychomotor execution of skills in a simulation lab …

Verbal communication during coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures is essential
for safe and efficient cardiac surgery, yet sensitive to failure due to a current lack of …

Background Rarely performed procedures can cause stress and communication challenges
in emergency situations. A simulation was developed to practice and improve team …

Methods Experienced and inexperienced clinicians performed standardized simulated
cases designed to mimic the perfusionist's role in CPB procedures. Participants scored …