New social work simulation lab designed for real-world experience

Inside RIC’s School of Social Work, students are starting to abide by the adage “practice makes perfect” in a new simulation lab. “Social work is an applied science,” says Dean Samuel Terrazas. “Students who leave our program must demonstrate competency, and one of the best ways to teach them about competency is through a simulation lab.” Simulation labs are immersive, high-fidelity training environments where students and professionals practice clinical skills using actors in realistic scenarios, such as home visits or office interviews.