Evaluation of a Simulation-Based Training Program on Childhood Trauma with Occupational Therapy Students

An educational and simulation-based training model, the Professional ACEs-Informed Training for Health Professionals designed allied health students was evaluated using a pre-and-post design. The model emphasizes trauma-informed care uses social simulation to educate train with skills address adverse childhood experiences. This study occupational therapy students’ (N=70) levels of self-efficacy knowledge at both pre- post-training. Analysis variance results indicated statistically significant improvement in general from post-assessment (p < .01). These are suggestive usefulness brief didactics combined on experiences care.