Module I: Andragogy and Fundamentals of Clinical Simulation
- Andragogical principles. Teaching-learning theory.
- History and evolution of simulation.
- The teacher's role in simulation. Facilitation vs. Instruction. Patient safety. SimZones.
Module II: Curricular Integration of Clinical Simulation
- Curriculum Integration / Curriculum Alignment / Interprofessional Integration.
- Competency-based objectives / RPA / EPA / workshop.
Module III: Simulators and simulated patients
- Types of simulators. High and low fidelity.
- Virtual simulators.
- Simulated/standardized patient: history, moulage, interpretation.
- Roles in the simulation scenario: confederate, collaborator, participant, facilitator, evaluator.
Module IV: Creation of scenarios and assessment instruments
- Basic elements of scenarios. Components and types of simulation script.
- Low fidelity scenarios.
- Realism and fidelity. Fiction contract. Conducting the evaluation scenario.
- Learning objectives and RPA / Design of assessment instruments.
Module V: Human Factors and Teamwork
- CRM: Crisis Resource Management.
- Human factors. Soft skills.
- Psychological safety. Handling critical/unfortunate events.
- Communication protocols. SBAR, SPIKES.
Module VI: Debriefing and Feedback
- Metacognition: Feedback – Debriefing.
- Workshop: Types of questions, strategies.
- Types of Debriefing / Codebriefing / Blind Debriefing.
- Levels of reflection / Difficult debriefing.
Module VII: Technology and management of simulation centers
- Infrastructure, equipment. HR management.
- Technological fidelity. Audiovisual equipment, Clinical noise.
- Use of VR, AR and AI.
Module VIII: Simulation Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
- Assessment of technical and non-technical skills.
- ECOE/OSCE.
- Evaluation of assessment instruments and scenario design / Evaluation of the debriefing.
Module IX: Innovation and research
- Facilitator training in simulation. Simulation teaching staff. Debriefing of the debriefing.
- Evaluation of satisfaction by facilitators, staff and students / Low-cost simulators.
- Simulation research. Accreditation.
Module X: Face-to-face activities
- Simulation teaching staff. Debriefing of the debriefing
- Evaluation of satisfaction by facilitators, staff and students / Low-cost simulators
- Management and strategic planning in simulation projects.
- Simulation research. Accreditation of simulation centers.
