Integrating Simulation into Healthcare: When experience does matter

 Simulation in health care is an art. From product design to the art of implementation – simulation is not learned or taught in a day. It like so many specialties takes time and thoughtful preparation to develop a program that meets the highest standards.

SimHealth’s products focus entirely on helping institutions and systems achieve these standards as efficiently and effectively as possible. Our course offerings range from two day foundation courses to experiential courses that span months. All of our courses are taught by experienced individuals with expertise in simulation and their fields. There is excellence and cost savings to be gained by having the training and consultation come to you.

 

 


Course and Curriculum Training is at the very center of our purpose...

Our mission statement begins " SimHealth Consulting Services is a full service organization formed to facilitate the rapid integration of simulation into healthcare practice and education." To reach this goal we have designed four levels of courses to accommodate various levels of experience and trainee goals.

All courses, presentations, training, and scenario products can be licensed and trainers trained .

Novice/Beginner...

• A comprehensive 2-day course for early instructors and users
• SimHealth Instructor Foundations in Simulation training course
• Class size: Up to 15 participants
• Location: Your facility or other local resource
Apprenticeship...

• Apprenticeship curriculum: based on the Dreyfus and Benner models of expertise
• Designed to provide instructors-in-training to reach the next level
• Clear objectives and roadmap for instructors and mentors - Multi-month local program

Advanced...

• 2-day course: Advanced simulation instructor courses focusing on process and delivery
• Particular attention is given to scenario development, implementation, debriefing
• Multi-stage/month local training programs

Multi-Stage Training...

• T3 - Train the Trainer of Trainers, Intended for the advanced instructor
• Trains instructors to deliver the level l SimHealth Foundations in Simulation course
•SimTech and SimManagement training are also available

The foundations course is designed for those just starting in simulation...

It is structured to be interactive, hands-on, and to help participants develop an understanding of simulation that will give them good basics from which to further develop. Participants leave understanding the challenges and will have confidence that they can develop a sound strategy in program implementation.The course is commonly held at your center to allow your faculty to develop using the equipment they will have access to. Options to use other centers also exist if your institution does not currently have a center. Features:

• 12-15 people per session
• Develop scenarios
• Experience debriefing first hand
• Introduction to facility design
• Learn about center operations
• Develop strategies to build a strong infrastructure
• Learn about strategies on integrating simulation into curriculum.

The multi-month courses are highly customized to the individual and institution.

• Number of participants varies
• The course is generally divided into 4 phases spanning up to 6 months.
• Participants are mentored and expected to utilize tools and skills in real and functioning simulation environments.
• Their hands-on experience is monitored and anchored with intensives interspersed through the six month period.
• Participants are expected to finish the course with considerable comfort in simulation and simulation program development

Courses and products that go beyond the technology and teach you how to Simulate

 
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