Make Your Own Task Trainers - Cutaneous Abscess I&D and Foreign Body Removal Webinar

28 August 2024 | 17:00 UTC l 12:00 pm ET | 9:00 am PT

IPSS Member: Free | Non-Member: $50

Join us on Wednesday, August 28th, at 12:00 ET (US) / 17:00 UTC for an insightful discussion on creating an innovative task trainer. This session will explore the development of a cutting-edge simulation tool designed for procedures commonly performed in Emergency Departments, Urgent Care, and Outpatient Clinics. Medical education is rapidly evolving, moving beyond the traditional “see one, do one, teach one” model. Simulation-based training now plays a crucial role in teaching both current and future healthcare providers. It offers a safe and controlled environment for mastering technical skills, ensuring practitioners are well-prepared before performing procedures on real patients.

Our goal is to develop a novel, clean, and reusable task trainer that overcomes the limitations of existing models. Unlike traditional trainers that may use raw animal products or human cadavers, this new trainer is designed to be cost-effective, realistic, and reusable, with the added capability of ultrasound integration. This enhances the learning experience by accurately replicating all the steps necessary for procedures like cutaneous abscess drainage and foreign body removal. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the future of medical simulation and how it can improve patient care and medical training.

Meet the Speakers: 

David Eckhardt, MS, PA-C

Director of Simulation & Associate Professor of PA Studies

Rocky Vista University 

Professor Eckhardt is currently the Director of Simulation for the PA Program on the RVU Colorado campus. He is the Course Director for Interprofessional Education and Normal Human Development, and oversees the implementation of the PA OSCE exams. He has been in PA education for 14 years. He serves as the Co-Chair of the Education Committee of the International Pediatric Simulation Society.  

Professor Eckhardt received his Master of Science and PA certificate from the University of Colorado Child Health Associate Program. He is a Colorado native and practiced in primary care pediatrics before entering academia. Currently, he practices adolescent medicine at Denver Health (a safety net health system). 

Thomas Jackson III 

Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialist

Rocky Vista University

Thomas Edward Jackson III is a passionate, creative, imaginative and knowledgeable Certified Healthcare Simulation Operation Specialist with 12 years’ experience working in high fidelity health care simulation. He has an extensive theatrical background, working in film, television, video and theater productions. He also has over two decades working in film production management. He is highly skilled Audiovisual specialist experienced in working in hospital environments and special events. He is accomplished award-winning video producer, director, videographer and editor specializing in healthcare educational videos. Thomas now works for Rocky Vista University in the role of the Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialist. 

Brad Simon, MD

Director, Office of Simulation in Medicine and Surgery

Rocky Vista University 

Dr. Simon currently is the Acting Director of the Office of Simulation in Medicine and Surgery at Rocky Vista University (RVU) in Colorado. Prior to joining RVU, Dr. Simon practiced Emergency Medicine for 30 years in both the USA and in Abu Dhabi, UAE. During his career, Dr. Simon has worked in various capacities including Chairman of Primary Care and has sat on several committees regarding Risk Management and Patient Safety. In his spare time, Dr. Simon enjoys riding his horse and spending time with his family.