THE FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES OF MEDICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS BY MEANS OF SIMULATION TRAINING AND VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGIES

The article discusses modern pedagogical approaches aimed at the formation of professional competencies of medical college students. The potential of using simulation technologies, simulation training, as well as virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies in the educational process is being evaluated. The key advantages of using modern simulators and virtual platforms in the training of mid-level medical specialists have been identified. The main stages of competence formation and the structure of a simulated learning environment providing effective learning are considered. Attention is also focused on the practical effectiveness of VR/AR technologies, as well as the limitations faced by educational institutions in their implementation.