Clinical Simulations

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.

Danielle, Cody, Alex, and Brent attend a support group for young adults experiencing anxiety. You are the social work practitioner assigned to lead the group session today.

Norman is a 56-year-old who is receiving medical care at the community clinic. You are the social worker assigned to complete a psychosocial interview with Norman.

Thomas is a 16-year-old who is exhibiting signs of withdrawal from peers and activities, excessive fatigue, and headaches. He is participating in an occupational therapy evaluation in a school setting. You are the occupational therapy practitioner assigned to complete Thomas’s occupational profile.

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.

Johnny is a 7-year-old who is experiencing family transitions and behavioral issues. His parents have been separated for eight months. You are the social worker play therapist assigned to complete an assessment with Johnny and his parents today.

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.

Electronic documentation allows providers to gather and record information in a digital format. You are the provider in an outpatient setting assigned to complete a case review for one client by viewing electronic records and reporting your findings.