Improving Simulation Instructional Methods

This course is a collaborative effort of the Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education at the University of Miami and the Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation, Education and Research (WISER) at the University of Pittsburgh. The program provides fundamental skill for delivering simulation-based healthcare education through various techniques and technologies. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on activities and active participation to maximize simulation instructor skill acquistion. The program is open to all healthcare professionals, especially those involved in clinical teaching, who are interested in improving their educational skills.

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Testing

Evaluation of teaching skills
through monitoring sessions.

Student:Instructor Ratio

7:1

Card Type/ AHA Certification

Course completion certificate

Day 1


Topic
  • Welcome, Introductions and Expectations
  • Linking Theory and Best Practices in Healthcare Simulation
  • Design and Development Tools for Scenario Construction
  • Small Group: Scenario Design 1.1 - Objectives and Modelling
  • Scenario Equipment, Environment, Fidelity Selection
  • Small Group: Scenario Design 1.2 - Equipment, Environment, People and Props
  • Geriatric Nursing
Lunch
  • Small Group: Scenario Design 1.3 - Assessment
  • Small Group: Scenario Design 1.4 - Feedback and Debriefing
  • Simulation Sessions: Implementation and Evaluation
  • Discussion
  • Learner Evaluations
  • Day 1 Wrap-up

Day 2


Topic
  • Review of Day 1: Lessions Learned
  • Practical Exercise in Team-based Simulation 1
  • Design and Development of Team Training Simulations
  • Practical Exercise in Team-based Simulation 2
  • Small Group: Scenario Design 2.1 - Objectives and Modelling - Teams
  • Scenario Equipment, Environment and Fidelity Selection for Team-based Simulations
  • Small Group: Scenario Design 2.2 - Equipment, Environment, People and Props for Team-based Simulations
Lunch
  • Assessing and Debriefing Teams
  • Small Group: Scenario Design 2.3 - Assessment and Debriefing
  • Simulation Sessions: Implementation and Evaluation
  • Discussion
  • Learner Evaluations
  • Distribution of Course Completion Certificates

Traditional Instructor led and video based