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Teaching Notes

Teaching Note—Technology-Enhanced Clinical Simulations: Tools for Practicing Clinical Skills in Online Social Work Programs

Pages 554-560 | Accepted 14 Dec 2016, Published online: 12 Jul 2018
 

ABSTRACT

Technology-based simulations provide vehicles for social work students to practice clinical skills in online environments. This teaching note reviews 2 simulation tools educators may consider implementing in their training programs: virtual patients and Second Life. The current literature is presented discussing the use of these simulations in online learning programs. Suggestions for incorporating simulations into distance education programs are provided along with suggestions for future directions for research in this area. Educators are encouraged to examine these tools and further evaluate their feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy in building direct practice skills in online environments.

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Micki Washburn

Micki Washburn, PhD, LMSW, LPC-S, is Research Scientist and Coordinator, Virtual Reality Clinical Research Lab, Center for Drug and Social Policy Research, University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Shu Zhou, MSW, is a Doctoral student, Center for Child and Family Innovation Research, University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work.

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