Using technology supported learning to enhance students' learning of how to care for patients in adverse situations.

Abstract

The aim of the project is to utilise technology supported learning to enhance students’ learning in order to enable them to confidently care for certain groups of patients that they will come into contact with both on their practical placements and throughout their career. A selection of video clips have been produced simulating real life situations that the students can access via the Wolverhampton On Line Learning Framework.(WOLF). The video clips demonstrate both appropriate and inappropriate ways to communicate with patients in various situations. There is also a combination of both audio tape and written text accompanying the clips to further enhance the students’ knowledge on the topics with appropriate references for further reading. At the end of the programme there is information on how the content integrates with the students portfolio and practice placement outcomes.