Sarah
Patterson,
MSc, CCLS
McMaster University
ON,
Canada
Sarah Patterson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, and the Curriculum Coordinator for the Master's of Science in Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care Program in the Faculty of Health Sciences.This program is the first of its kind to provide Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial care education at a graduate level in Canada. Sarah is a full-time professor in this program. Sarah has practiced as a certified child life specialist for over 30 years, 26 years at Sick Kids Hospital,Sarah Is involved with the Association of Child Life Professionals,currently serving as President of the large global association.
Presenting at CAB 2025:
It is crucial for training health professional students to develop the knowledge and skills to manage situations where patients are agitated, especially in youths. Therefore, an interprofessional simulation experience was offered to support health professional students learn how to mitigate these situations in preparation for their clinical placements and future practice.