Clinical Simulations

Motivational interviewing is a directed, person-centered communication style that helps individuals enact behavior change to accomplish goals or tasks. You are the provider assigned to apply key concepts and core skills of motivational interviewing with Kolin, a client receiving rehabilitation in an outpatient clinic.

Motivational interviewing is a directed, person-centered communication style that helps individuals enact behavior change to accomplish goals or tasks. You are the provider assigned to apply key concepts and core skills of motivational interviewing with Sierra, a student under your supervision, in an outpatient clinic.

Damon is a 46-year-old with multiple sclerosis. You are the physical therapy practitioner working for a mobile outpatient agency assigned to complete Damon’s history today.

Grace is a 4-year-old referred for a physical therapy evaluation. You are assigned to complete the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales 3rd Ed. (PDMS-3) with Grace and report your findings. This simulation is presented in partnership with PRO-ED.

Tubes and lines mobilization management involves proper handling and care of medical tubing and equipment. You are a clinician in a hospital setting assigned to manage tubes and lines when mobilizing five patients.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) outlines guidelines related to the privacy and security of patient information. You are assigned to learn about the key concepts, rules, and regulations healthcare workers in the United States must understand.

Brenda is a 78-year-old with arthritis and degenerative joint disease who had a right total shoulder arthroplasty 10 weeks ago. Brenda has been participating in physical therapy for one month. You are the physical therapy practitioner assigned to take goniometric measurements of the upper extremity to track Brenda’s progress.

Mark is a 62-year-old admitted to the critical care unit following coronary artery bypass surgery. You are the physical therapist assigned to complete his evaluation today.

Advance care planning allows individuals to express their healthcare preferences and make decisions about future medical treatment. You are the provider in an allied healthcare profession assigned to complete this training on advance care planning and report your findings.

Oxygen therapy is the administration of supplemental oxygen to people who cannot maintain adequate oxygen levels on their own. You are the clinician in a hospital setting assigned to verify types of supplemental oxygen delivery for five patients.