Host Site Instructor Training. Simulation as a Teaching Tool*

For simulation educators who seek to create high-quality healthcare simulation programs

This course immerses healthcare simulation leaders and instructors in a multi method course wherein participants learn how to teach clinical, behavioral, and cognitive skills through simulation. It draws from the disciplines of aviation, healthcare, psychology, experiential learning, and organizational behavior. Participants explore simulator-based teaching methods applicable across the healhcare education spectrum, including undergraduate and graduate medical, nursing and allied health domains. The daily formats vary and include; simulation scenarios, lectures, small and large group discussions, and practical exercises with feedback. Typically these courses also offer a couple of social evenings for networking and sharing experiences.

Topics include:

Building a challenging and safe learning environment
Utilizing effective debriefing techniques and avoiding ineffective ones
Preparing, building, conducting and debriefing high-fidelity simulation scenarios
Highly qualified and experienced IMS faculty travel to your facility. This course is held over four days. Each course is able to enroll 18 participants..

For more information contact Jordan Halasz 617.768.8907

*Offered only on site at a qualified facility. We would be very happy to discuss the criteria for hosting an IMS course.