So, just don't make students look too foolish and you'll do fine. Sounds simple enough to me, but there's more. In teaching, what works for children may not work for adults. Adults learn differently and come into the learning equation with different experiences and expectations. By recognizing and valuing the traits of adult learners, you can build effective teaching strategies.
Adults bring a wealth of real world experiences into any learning situation.
It is quite possible that an audience may include experienced health care professionals, such as nurses or emergency medical technicians. Knowing the experiences of the learner will help you identify appropriate learning activities. Adults like learning from other adults and peers. Adults want practical real world information. Linking classroom learning to patient care increases the relevance of the material you present.