Teaching Healthcare Professionals Using Simulation

The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare educators with the information necessary to design and implement a simulation curriculum to create a rewarding, effective, and interactive learning environment for participants. These sessions will lead to greater skill retention, safer practitioners, and increased confidence and competence in healthcare workers. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.


Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:


1. Describe the adaption of the history of simulation use into the healthcare industry.

2. Name applications of simulation as a healthcare learning tool.

3. Identify how to use learning domains when creating a simulation learning scenario.

4. Apply simulation learning activities to specific student population educational needs.

5. Identify components of planning a debriefing session.

6. Describe the role of the educator in a debriefing session.

7. Outline tips for a successful debriefing session.


This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.