The use of virtual simulation allows students to interactive learning with creativity and clarity in the theoretical foundation of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the drugs used in pharmacology.

• Published in: Horizonte Médico
• Main Authors: Maritza Dorila Placencia Medina, Carlos Garcia Bustamante, Hubert James Mendoza Rojas, Leonor María Tenorio Salas, Javier Silva Valencia, Jorge Carreño Escobedo
• Format: Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Universidad de San Martín de Porres 2015-09-01
• Subjects: virtual classroom learning; virtual simulation
• Online Access: http://www.horizontemedicina.usmp.edu.pe/index.php/horizontemed/article/view/302/290

ABSTRACT The use of virtual simulation allows students to interactive learning with creativity and clarity in the theoretical foundation of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the drugs used in pharmacology. Objective: Know the level of satisfaction of students in the design and implementation of virtual simulation laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of San Marcos Material and Methods: Descriptive, qualitative study of research-action type. The design and implementation of a virtual simulation laboratory, the intervention of improvement and perfection of teaching materials for the development of practical section of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of San Marcos was planned, using the software Microlab® and CV Rat. A survey of user satisfaction virtual laboratory technique the interview was conducted, as an instrument, using a Likert scale of minimum satisfaction starting in 1 to maximum of 10. Sample size of 26 students. Results: A new process was implemented teaching - learning of Experimental Pharmacology Laboratory using virtual simulation. Most students in the virtual classroom lab have a satisfaction level 9-10 / 10 on the Likert scale. Conclusions: The virtual simulation laboratory Section of Pharmacology got a good level of satisfaction among students.