A comprehensive capstone course focusing on simulation in community, ambulatory, and acute care

IntroductionTo provide patient centered simulation within a capstone course prior to advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs).Materials and methodsA three credit, one semester capstone course incorporating community, ambulatory, and acute care experiences. Students applied clinical knowledge to simulated patient experiences in a self-directed learning environment, utilizing mock patients and iStan, the advanced high-fidelity patient simulator.ResultsStudents were assessed based on their successful completion of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).ConclusionThe course was met with overall satisfaction from students and successfully provided students with a simulated experience in the areas of community, ambulatory, and acute care prior to APPEs.