Clinical Skills
Kristina Chamberlain, CNM, ARNP, IBCLC
Clinical Director and Lead Faculty
University of California San Diego Extension
Bellevue, Washington, United States
University of California San Diego Extension (Other Financial or Material Support, Salary: I am employed by the University of California San Diego Extension and this is the program I refer to in my presentation.)
Carrie Miller
Associate Dean Innovations in Clinical Teaching
Seattle University-College of Nursing
Renton, Washington, United States
I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Abstract: Due to Covid-19 restrictions, several clinical facilities discontinued their placement of lactation internships across the United States. In an effort to continue providing clinical educational opportunities, the University of California San Diego Lactation Program developed a virtual simulation program using evidence-based simulation program development criteria and instructor expertise. The goal was to provide clinical experiences for interns to develop competency in the clinical setting and communication skills required for client-centered lactation care. Simulation based experiences (SBE) using computer-based technology is a viable technique to provide clinical experience to lactation interns. This presentation will outline the steps taken to develop such a program. Based on the instructor and intern experience, simulation based experiences can be a viable way to provide clinical experiences to interns, especially those who do not have access to lactation preceptors.
Publication: At the time of this submission, this material has not been published elsewhere. It has been submitted to the Journal of Human Lactation, but the authors have not heard yet if it will be published.
Diversity and Inclusion: Our presentation discusses the development of a virtual simulation program. This developers of the program have included a diversity of representation regarding the simulated clients' race and ethnicity, family structures, and sexual orientations.
Disclosures: Kristina Chamberlain is employed by the University of California San Diego Extension program mentioned in the presentation.
Lead Author: Kristina Chamberlain, CNM, ARNP, IBCLC – University of California San Diego Extension
Co-Author: Carrie W. Miller – Seattle University-College of Nursing
Lead Author: Kristina Chamberlain, CNM, ARNP, IBCLC – University of California San Diego Extension
Co-Author: Carrie W. Miller – Seattle University-College of Nursing
Lead Author: Kristina Chamberlain, CNM, ARNP, IBCLC – University of California San Diego Extension
Co-Author: Carrie W. Miller – Seattle University-College of Nursing
Lead Author: Kristina Chamberlain, CNM, ARNP, IBCLC – University of California San Diego Extension
Co-Author: Carrie W. Miller – Seattle University-College of Nursing
Lead Author: Kristina Chamberlain, CNM, ARNP, IBCLC – University of California San Diego Extension
Co-Author: Carrie W. Miller – Seattle University-College of Nursing