Teaching clinical skills with POV video

Anthony Weber of the School of Medical and Applied Sciences talks about the innovative practices of his team in teaching clinical skills to undergraduate paramedic science students. Anthony provides an overview of the various hi-fidelity mannequins and body parts that can be used in simulations to teach paramedic skills to students.

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One innovation in particular that has been developed by Anthony and his team (as seen in the illustration – right) is the use of point-of-view video recordings for distance education students. A camera is attached to glasses worn by the operator who can then demonstrate clinical skills, giving the students the same point-of-view as if they were performing the task themselves. Students can watch these POV recordings as often as they like in preparation for their residential school where they have the opportunity to practice many, and teach once to a peer. Anthony’s video presentation is shown below.

Thanks Anthony for taking the time to share your good practice through this screencast recording. If you are interested in learning more about POV videos, or pedagogy around skills acquisition for your learning and teaching, contact the Educational Development Team of the Office of Learning and Teaching or Anthony Weber from the School of Medical and Applied Sciences.