Clinical Simulations

Suicide screenings and assessments allow providers to identify clients who may need further intervention to remain physically and psychologically safe. You are the provider assigned to complete a suicide screening and assessment for two clients and report your findings.

CONTENT WARNING: This simulation contains discussions of self-harm and suicidal ideation. Viewer discretion is advised.

Emily is a 32-year-old who presents with left hip pain and stiffness following a labral repair. You are the physical therapy practitioner assigned to complete Emily’s history and intake today.

Trish is a 68-year-old who has engaged in compulsive behaviors for over fifty years. These behaviors are now greatly impacting her personal and professional relationships. You are the social worker assigned to complete a psychosocial assessment with Trish.

Braelyn is a 5-year-old with a complex medical history who is participating in therapy services in an outpatient clinic. You are the occupational therapy practitioner assigned to complete a cotreatment with a physical therapy practitioner during Braelyn's intervention session today.

Jessica is an 18-year-old with cognitive delays who is being evaluated by the Department of Human Services following police response to an altercation between Jessica and her father, Darryl, about Jessica's parenting of her daughter, Janelle. You are the social work practitioner assigned to complete an in-home psychosocial assessment with Jessica and her family.

Blakely is a 35-year-old who presents to the clinic with back pain. You are the physical therapist assigned to complete Blakely's evaluation today.

Jane is a social worker at a community action agency working with external partners who recently received funding to implement a universal home-visiting program. You are the peer consultant assigned to meet with Jane and the project partners today.

Connie is a 56-year-old with carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist who is referred for a custom volar wrist orthosis. You are the occupational therapy practitioner assigned to fabricate an orthosis for Connie.

Linda is a 74-year-old who presents to the clinic with worsening back pain. You are the physical therapist assigned to complete Linda's evaluation today.

Nate is a 3-year-old with cerebral palsy who is enrolled in an integrated preschool program in his local public school district. You are the occupational therapy practitioner assigned to complete Nate's intervention session today.