Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

  • 4.8
Approx. 12 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course provides clinical simulations to enhance healthcare professionals' skills in providing patient care. It covers a wide range of medical scenarios and allows students to practice decision-making and critical thinking.

Key Learning Points

  • Gain practical experience in real-life medical scenarios
  • Develop critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Learn to provide better patient care

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $66,000
    • India: ₹3,50,000
    • Spain: €28,000
    • USA: $66,000
    • India: ₹3,50,000
    • Spain: €28,000

    • USA: $109,000
    • India: ₹6,00,000
    • Spain: €42,000
    • USA: $66,000
    • India: ₹3,50,000
    • Spain: €28,000

    • USA: $109,000
    • India: ₹6,00,000
    • Spain: €42,000

    • USA: $208,000
    • India: ₹12,00,000
    • Spain: €75,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop practical skills in providing patient care
  • Enhance critical thinking and decision-making abilities
  • Improve overall patient outcomes

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
  • Access to a computer with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

Similar Courses

  • Medical Terminology
  • Clinical Research
  • Introduction to Healthcare

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Notable People in This Field

  • Dr. Eric Topol
  • Dr. Atul Gawande

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Description

This 7-week course provides you with key strategies to help understand the foundation of Clinical Simulations. During each module, you will learn about 7 key components of Clinical Simulation Across the Health Professions and its' impact in your current position as a healthcare professional. Please utilize all of the Resources provided by each of the modules to support and enhance your understanding of each concept. You will learn about the following topics in this course:

Outline

  • Getting Started in Clinical Simulation
  • Welcome!
  • Essential Elements in Getting Started with Clinical Simulations
  • The Essentials Needed in Building a Simulation-Based Program
  • Concepts and Educational Activities Promoting Simulations and Safe Patient Care
  • Building Clinical Simulations Using a Theoretical Basis
  • The Essentials Needed in Building a Simulation-Based Program
  • Concepts and Educational Activities Promoting Simulations and Safe Patient Care
  • Summative Assessment-Are You a Clinical Simulation Expert?
  • INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation
  • INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation
  • INACSL Standard of Best Practice: Simulation Design & Outcomes and Objectives
  • INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation Professional Integrity and Facilitation
  • INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation on Operations, Debriefing, Participant Evaluation, and Simulation-Enhanced Interprofessional Education
  • Introduction to the INACSL Standards of Best Practice
  • INACSL Standard of Best Practice: Simulation Design
  • INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation Professional Integrity and Facilitation
  • Summative Assessment-Are You an INACSL Standards Expert?
  • Implementing Simulation in the Curriculum
  • Integrating Simulation in the Curriculum: Best Practices
  • Curriculum Development and Key Concepts
  • Introduction to implementing simulation into the curriculum. Best practices in integration of simulation.
  • Overview of the steps to curricular development according to model of Kern et al.
  • Summative Assessment: Implementing Simulation in the Curriculum
  • Developing a Simulation Center
  • Simulation Operations
  • Strategic Planning for Simulation Centers
  • Potential Revenue Sources
  • Budget, Assets and Resources
  • Personnel Needs and Support
  • Development of Simulation Centers
  • Strategic Planning
  • Possible Revenue Sources
  • Summative Assessment-Best Practices of SIM Centers
  • Basics of Debriefing in Simulation
  • The Basics of Debriefing in Simulation
  • Communication Strategies for Simulation Debriefing
  • Using Debriefing Methods in Simulation
  • The Basics of Debriefing in Simulation
  • Communication Strategies for Simulation Debriefing
  • Using Debriefing Methods in Simulation
  • Summative Assessment-Critical Components of Debriefing
  • Evaluation Methods in Simulation
  • Kirkpatrick’s Framework for Evaluation
  • Evaluating the Simulation
  • Evaluation of the Learner
  • Evaluation of the Simulation Program
  • Session 2 Readings
  • Simulation Effectiveness Tool
  • Kirkpatrick’s Framework for Evaluation
  • Evaluating the Simulation
  • Evaluate the Learner
  • Evaluation of the Simulation Program
  • Summative Assessment-Mastering Kirkpatrick's Framework for Evaluation of Simulation
  • SPs in Simulation
  • Terminology, Standards, and the Role of SPs in Simulation
  • Writing SP Cases
  • Recruiting SPs and Training Them for Role Portrayal
  • SP Program Management and SP Educator Professional Development
  • Terminology, Standards, and the Role and Function of SPs in Simulation
  • Writing SP Cases
  • Recruiting SPs and Training Them for Role Portrayal
  • SP Program Management and SP Educator Professional Development
  • Summative Assessment-ASPE Standards of Best Practice Principles

Summary of User Reviews

This course has received positive reviews from users for its clinical simulations. Users appreciated the practical approach of the course, which allowed them to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-life scenarios.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The practical approach of the course

Pros from User Reviews

  • The clinical simulations provide a hands-on learning experience
  • The instructors are knowledgeable and provide useful feedback
  • The course is well-structured and easy to follow

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users felt that the course was too basic
  • The course may not be suitable for those with advanced clinical knowledge
  • Some users had technical difficulties with the course platform
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Pamela R. Jeffries, Sabrina Beroz, Pamela Slaven-Lee, Crystel Farina, Karen Lewis, Kristina Thomas Dreifuerst, Suzan Kardong-Edgren
The George Washington University
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Pamela R. Jeffries

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