Enhancing preclinical speech-language pathology students’ self-perceived clinical competence using simulated patients

Key Points

• Perceived clinical competence improved significantly among preclinical students after the simulation experience.
• Students reported increased confidence levels following the controlled simulation-based training.
• Simulation-based learning events create realistic practice scenarios for speech-language pathology students.
• This approach highlights the importance of controlled environments for skill development in clinical fields.

Abstract