For tertiary sector providers on-line interfaces provide an efficient means of curriculum delivery1. Historically mandatory a nursing laboratory induction program had been conducted as a didactic classroom session at the commencement of semester. This was redesigned as a multimedia on-line learning module and quiz. To evaluate the efficacy of the new induction program ability to prepare students for safe laboratory practice a mixed method study was undertaken. The sample included second year Bachelor of Nursing Science students (n=236). A data base audit of quiz results, observation and focus group interviews revealed a correlation between the quiz audit findings and observational data indicating that the electronic induction failed to adequately prepare students for the practice of hand hygiene and management of hazardous waste. The focus group analysis confirmed student difficulty related to these areas. This presentation reports the results of this study and subsequent initiatives introduced to enhance on-line learning. This includes a second phase of research evaluating the use of virtual environments employing gaming technology to enhance learning of clinical skills. This presentation will be of interest to academics and laboratory staff involved in the application of WH&S policy and within laboratory spaces and interested in teaching clinical skills
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6th International Clinical Skills Conference: Creativity and Diversity in Clinical Skills Education and Research, Prato, Italy 17-20 May 2015
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6th International Clinical Skills Conference Book of Abstracts / pp.47
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