Learner Guide – Course Outline and Checklist

Module 1:
The Essentials of Simulation

Section 1 – Introduction & simulation phases

Section 2 – Roles & responsibilities

Section 3 – Key concepts

Section 4 – Educational theories & frameworks

Section 5 – Implementation

Section 6 – Simulation modalities

Module 2:
Scenario Writing

Section 1 – Learning objectives

Section 2 – Assessment & evaluation

Section 3 – Planning a simulation event & selecting a simulation modality

Section 4 – Teaching & learning a practical skill

Section 5 – Learning using patient scenarios

Section 6 – Integration: writing with the SIM Canada Scenario Template

Module 3:
Modalities

Section 1 – Simulation participants

Section 2 – Manikins

Section 3 – Hybrid patients

Section 4 – Simulation clinical immersion

Section 5 – Time & troubleshooting

Module 4:
Briefing & Debriefing

Section 1 – Defining briefing & debriefing

Section 2 – Debriefing & feedback

Section 3 – The 7 process elements essential to effective debriefing

Section 4 – Key phases of debriefing

Section 5 – Analysis phase approaches & strategies

Section 6 – Situational variables which influence the choice of approach

Module 5:
Adjunct Topics

Section 1 – Evaluating the simulation-based experience

Section 2 – Effective use of video in debriefing

Section 3 – Incorporating SP & observer feedback into the debriefing

Section 4 – Co-debriefing

Section 5 – Team debriefing

Section 6 – Assessing the effectiveness of debriefing

Section 7 – Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice

The final reflection paper is due one month following the course completion, as approved by the Director of Education. If you have any questions about your completion and submission date, please contact dir-edu@simulationcanada.ca.

A full instruction guide is provided in the ‘Reflection Submission‘ section at the end of the course.