Over the past two decades the use of simulation to train healthcare providers has progressed rapidly in terms of both the technology and the educational techniques used.
However, there has been a lack of education and training in how this equipment can be used to educate healthcare practitioners or incorporated into existing educational programmes. The main goal of the modules in the Diploma in Healthcare Simulation is to prepare the student to run a simulation centre and use simulation for research, improving patient safety, testing equipment and processes, and integrating simulation into institutional healthcare training, education and delivery systems.
The course is delivered as much as possible through distance learning online. This delivery method allows the student to study at a time that is convenient to them, no matter where they live. The modules are delivered using a combination of multi-media presentations, online discussion boards, and online tutorials. There will also be a need to attend five days of intensive hands – on training in using a range of simulators carried out at NUI Galway.
The course will be delivered in six sequential modules during the academic year.
Module 1. An introduction to simulation and training in healthcare.
Module 2. Simulation with manikin and task based trainers.
Module 3. Standardised patients, virtual patients, and hybrid simulation.
Module 4. Running an effective simulation-based education programme.
Module 5. Human factors and patient safety in simulation.
Module 6. Uses of medical and healthcare simulation beyond education
The course will be assessed by:
- Student participation and reflection on weekly discussion board activities related to the materials presented during the week of instruction.
- The completion of e-tivities, and one end of module assignment for each module.
- Participation, and reflection on, simulation-based teaching activities.
- Demonstration of competency in delivering simulation-based education.
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