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Simulation training in laser safety education: the use of technical and non-technical skills simulation in a comprehensive laser safety course

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 July 2019

C Hall ,
S Okhovat ,
T D Milner ,
J Montgomery ,
A Hitchings ,
T Kunanandam  and
W A Clement
C Hall
Affiliation:
Department of Anaesthesiology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
S Okhovat
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
T D Milner*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
J Montgomery
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
A Hitchings
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
T Kunanandam
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
W A Clement
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
*
Author for correspondence: Mr Thomas Daniel Milner, Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Hospital for Children, 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow. G514TF, Scotland, UK E-mail: tommilner1@doctors.org.uk
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Abstract

Objective

The completion of a laser safety course remains a core surgical curriculum requirement for otolaryngologists training in the UK. This project aimed to develop a comprehensive laser safety course utilising both technical and non-technical skills simulation.

Methods

Otolaryngology trainees and consultants from the West of Scotland Deanery attended a 1-day course comprising lectures, two high-fidelity simulation scenarios and a technical simulation of safe laser use in practice.

Results

The course, and in particular the use of simulation training, received excellent feedback from otolaryngology trainees and consultants who participated. Both simulation scenarios were validated for future use in laser simulation.

Conclusion

The course has been recognised as a laser safety course sufficient for the otolaryngology Certificate of Completion of Training. To the authors’ knowledge, this article represents the first description of using in situ non-technical skills simulation training for teaching laser use in otolaryngology.

Keywords

LasersSimulation TrainingSafety ManagementClinical CompetenceTeaching
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 133 , Issue 8 , August 2019 , pp. 700 - 703
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited, 2019 

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Footnotes

Mr T D Milner takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

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