About: This webinar will provide a comprehensive understanding of the capabilities of vSim for Nursing and vrClinicals for Nursing as virtual simulation training solutions for clinical development. Join us for an insightful webinar focused on integrating virtual products into your curriculum to advance clinical development in nursing students. This session will explore how you can create scaffolded learning experiences using screen-based simulations and virtual reality to prepare learners for practice. Participants will review practical examples of how these solutions can be used in the classroom & lab and aligned with patient care experiences at the bedside. Additionally, we will examine the importance of individualized feedback generated through these solutions. This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of the capabilities of vSim for Nursing and vrClinicals for Nursing as virtual simulation products for clinical development. Learn how to utilize self-directed virtual simulation solutions for clinical development success. Discover tips for curriculum alignment to virtual simulation products like vSim and vrClinicals for Nursing. Understand the product capabilities of NextGen vSim for Nursing and vrClinicals for Nursing. Amy Kline MA, RN, CHSE is the Nursing Education Lead for Laerdal Medical. Amy has a passion for creating innovative educational solutions, supporting novice nurses in the transition to practice and advocating for nurse educator development. Amy previously worked as the Manager for Education Program Innovation at the National League for Nursing and as a faculty member and advisor for the Pediatric Simulation Training and Research Society of India. Amy has worked as a simulation specialist for Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and as an Assistant Professor of nursing at St. Catherine’s University. Amy started her career as a labor and delivery nurse and has continued her clinical interest and specialty development in maternal-child nursing. Amy is a graduate of Luther College School of Nursing, received her Master of Nursing Education from St. Catherine’s University and completed simulation and debriefing training through Boston Children’s Hospital. Will Chepauskas joined Laerdal Medical in 2021. As Product Marketing Manager for the Nursing Portfolio at Laerdal Will manages the US & Canadian markets for the nursing portfolio. Focusing on key products such as the Nursing Anne Simulator Platform Virtual Simulation Solutions and Strategic Initiatives in the Professional Education/Nursing market. He is passionate about clinical preparation and transition to practice readiness and has been instrumental in multiple launches of products related to these initiatives.

This CE webinar is hosted by leadership of the Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Transformative Simulation Special-Interest-Group (SIG). Transformative forms of healthcare simulation are happening globally. The potential to transform health and care is wide and varied through clinical simulation, yet our understanding is fragmented. Ultimately, this growing body of work and area of interest need an umbrella term and clear special definitions to guide and develop the field both in practice and research. Therefore, the term ‘transformative simulation’ was developed to describe clinical simulation as a tool to transform health and care through collective understanding, insight and learning, and to distinguish the practice from the more traditional educational/pedagogical approaches that are more commonly practiced, or from specific system-focussed applications only. This CE webinar will introduce the Transformative Simulation concept taxonomy alongside the seven simulation-based I’s based on the medical simulation literature, which include: The presenters will demonstrate how the seven SBI’s can be applied, take a deep dive into what we do know and question what the simulated healthcare training community needs to do to advance the concept and understanding of methodology further. Healthcare simulation champions interested in using healthcare simulation to generate change should join this informative webinar! For further reading visit: https://aspih.org.uk/transformative-simulation-resources/ Describe the Transformative Healthcare Simulation concept and taxonomy. Examine how the seven clinical simulation-based I’s can be applied to clinical education and training. Critique what is known and what further knowledge is required to advance knowledge and understanding of clinical simulation performance improvement outcomes.

About: The presenter will share how digital medical simluation technologies can improve clinical simulation programs outcomes previously limited by physical boundaries. In this webinar you will hear how bridging gaps in physical simulation is possible using digital platforms which can help to increase the quality of the clinical student experiences and outcomes. The presenter will share how digital medical simluation technologies can increase the availability of IPE and inter-agency clinical learning across conflicting schedules, aid in the development of realistic Simulated Clinical Experiences (SCE), expand clinical simulation footprints with little to no cost, and activate fully interactive multi-campus collaborations for improved collaboartive distance learning. Learn how to integrate digital platforms into the physical medical simulation space including review key considerations for planning, logistics, installation and operations. Showcase potential digital technologies which can improve healthcare sim lab learning and operational functionalities. Share ways to leverage previously exisiting technologies to further expand clinical simulation program outcomes at scale.

Whether you’re a seasoned simulation educator, a healthcare professional, or simply passionate about advancing healthcare education, this webinar invites you to be part of the conversation. Join media partner HealthySimulation.com as we embark on a journey to delve into the essence of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning 2024 (INACSL24), where we converge to unlock the potential of collaboration, innovation, and growth in healthcare simulation. Taking place at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC, from June 12-15, 2024, this conference promises a transformative journey for educators, practitioners, and enthusiasts alike. Under the theme “Collaborate, Innovate, and Grow,” INACSL24 offers a dynamic platform for attendees to engage with the latest trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in simulation while being a part of one of the most inviting simulation communities. The conference planning committee chair and INACSL board liaison will provide a sneak peek into the keynote speakers, dynamic sessions, engaging workshops, and thought-provoking discussions planned for INACSL24. At INACSL24, we celebrate the power of collaboration to propel simulation forward, fostering interdisciplinary connections and partnerships that drive positive change. Our focus on innovation encourages attendees to embrace new ideas, technologies, and approaches, fueling creativity and advancing the field of healthcare simulation. Moreover, the conference provides a nurturing environment for growth, offering opportunities to share knowledge, foster connections, and inspire change. Learn how INACSL24 serves as a catalyst for growth, providing attendees with the tools and resources to excel in their roles. Join us in Raleigh, NC, as we come together to unlock the potential of healthcare simulation education at INACSL24. Together, we will forge new pathways, inspire change, and shape the future of healthcare education. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to be part of a community committed to collaboration, innovation, and growth. Save the date and join us from June 12-15, 2024, for an enriching and transformative experience. Understand the key themes and focus areas of the Nursing Simulation Conference at INACSL24. Identify opportunities to improve healthcare simulation outcomes at INACSL 2024. Explore the transformative potential of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning 2024 conference for professional development.

Healthcare is a dynamic field with ever-evolving complexities, demanding simulation-based professionals to stay abreast of technological advancements, evolving practices, and enhanced understanding for optimal patient-centric care. The healthcare simulationist, whether in an educational or an operational position, plays a pivotal role within the interdisciplinary care team. Currently, there is a void in structured professional development for healthcare simulationsist, although it is imperative to equip simulationsist with the necessary education and training to enhance the quality and validity of simulation-based education (Nestel, et al., 2016). This CE webinar will share the presenter’s created tool which acts as a roadmap for individuals entering an entry-level position, providing a path for professional development and promotional opportunities within a simulation center or career advancement. Furthermore, experienced simulationists can utilize this tool to identify the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for their ongoing professional development and career progression. Additionally, by improving their clinical simulation knowledge and skillsets, clinical simulation educators and staff members can improve the clinical learning and training outcomes of simulation participants. This instrument leverages Discovery, Growth, and Maturity stages to guide individuals through each professional development criterion. Each stage encompasses foundational areas of knowledge, skills, and attitudes, accompanied by suggested activities that progressively build upon the elements of the preceding stage, meeting the standards outlined in the HSSBP: Professional Development. Learn how the professional development of clinical simulation educators and staff can improve clinical learning and training outcomes. List the foundational stages of the scaffold approach professional development tool for the education and operation medical simulation position. Discuss the three necessary criteria for the simulationist to fulfill the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice: Professional Development.

About: This CE webinar will show how data can guide the planning, development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of clinical simulation facilitator development. Designing facilitator development activities can be challenging, whether overseeing the development of one person or many. This webinar will present two tools that were created to support the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of education and training activities for facilitators all along the novice to expert continuum. The Simulation Educator Needs Assessment Tool (SENAT) was validated and assessed for reliability of data so that it can be used to evaluate the learning needs of simulation educators at any point in time, from novice hires to expert practitioners. The Facilitator Competency Rubric (FCR) underwent extensive reliability and validity work to establish it as a method to evaluate facilitators beyond debriefing skills. Learn how the SENAT and FCR can be used as the foundation for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of facilitator development activities. Examples from over two years of program implementation will be shared. Verbalize how to use a valid and reliable needs assessment to plan medical simulation facilitator development. Discuss the challenges and opportunities with using an observational rubric to assess clinical simulation facilitators. Use data to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate simulated healthcare facilitator development activities. Dr. Kim Leighton retired as the Executive Director of Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center at Hamad Medical Corporation in Doha, Qatar, having served the multidisciplinary clinical practitioner community. She moved from emergency nursing to education and simulation over 20 years ago and enjoys facilitating learning with simulation, consulting, and mentoring others. Dr. Leighton is a past president of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, where she led the development of the first standards of best practice for simulation. She is currently on the Board of Directors for the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Dr. Leighton’s research focuses on the development and psychometric analysis of evaluation tools for simulation education, which were disseminated through her website, Evaluating Healthcare Simulation, to simulationists in 89 countries. The website relocated to HealthySimulation.com in January 2024. Dr. Leighton is co-editor of the award-winning book Simulation Champions: Fostering Courage, Caring, and Connection.

Efforts to impact and influence the health of the public demand that providers demonstrate competence in a variety of areas. Since the social determinants of health (SDOH) can create barriers that negatively impact care, future healthcare providers need purposeful training on disparities, cultural issues, and health literacy (Abbasina et al., 2020; Gradellini et al., 2024). Healthcare professionals must be able to identify these barriers and work with interprofessional teams and community partners to facilitate optimal outcomes (Laari & Duma, 2023). Caring for the medically underserved communities (MUC) that have a higher burden of cardiovascular, stroke, and heart disease requires evidence-based approaches that eliminate practice silos and foster a sense of collaboration. Future healthcare providers need opportunities to learn how to navigate the complex care of these vulnerable populations which requires inter- and intra-professional collaboration. Inter/intra-professional simulation-based education (SBE) and clinical practice are needed to meet this need. To provide these educational opportunities, a project was developed to utilize, implement and test a Public Health Simulation-Infused Program (PHSIP). Scenarios and a checklist were validated with experts in public health, simulation, and telehealth to optimize strategies that may promote well-being in marginalized communities. This project offers future healthcare providers like bedside nurses, public health nurses, advanced practice nurses, and social workers opportunities to navigate the multifaceted care environment and work together to optimize patient outcomes. The program followed Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (HSSOBP) and used a combination of technologies. A prebrief which addressed cardiovascular/stroke risks within public health nursing was sent to all learners before the SBE. Learners were challenged to assess, make clinical decisions, and teach patients by communicating and collaborating with the entire healthcare team. To facilitate learning, realism was enhanced using high-fidelity patient simulator (HFPS) manikins, telehealth technology, embedded participants, and standardized participants. During this presentation, the creation and implementation of this program will be shared. Describe opportunities for inter/intraprofessional simulation using public health concepts. Compare and contrast a public health nursing checklist with AACN competency-based education. Evaluate current curriculum for implementation opportunities of PH content

Virtual healthcare simulations are increasingly recognized as valuable tools for training healthcare professionals, offering a safe environment to hone clinical and communication skills. This CE webinar explores the crucial intersection of virtual nurse simulations and cultural competency, equipping participants with the knowledge and strategies to provide effective and equitable care in diverse virtual settings. Participants will learn how these simulations can be used to practice navigating language barriers, utilizing interpreter services, addressing cultural beliefs during patient education and mental health screenings, and collaborating effectively with virtual nurses from diverse backgrounds. Through interactive case studies and practical tips, this webinar empowers healthcare professionals to enhance their cultural competency and ensure culturally sensitive care in the evolving landscape of virtual healthcare delivery. Explain how virtual healthcare simulations help professionals hone clinical and communication skills in a safe, controlled environment. Explore how virtual healthcare simulations integrate cultural competency training, focusing on effective communication with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Understand the role of interpreter services and how virtual simulations can prepare healthcare providers to use these services effectively. Melissa Jo Tully is a nursing professional and simulation education expert with over 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and 12+ years in developing, implementing, and leading innovative educational programs within the healthcare sector. She holds a deep-rooted passion for improving healthcare quality, safety, and outcomes through educational technology and virtual learning. Melissa’s work focuses on integrating simulation, AI, and advanced educational practices to enhance the clinical competencies of healthcare providers. She has held leadership roles in both clinical and educational settings, contributing to the growth and effectiveness of healthcare programs nationwide. With a background that encompasses various areas, including critical care, emergency room, labor and delivery, palliative care, and advanced simulation training, Melissa continues to make strides in enhancing the teaching and learning environment for healthcare professionals. *Specific certificate provided for this session listed above. HealthySimulation.com is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing CE education by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs License #CEP17566. Any CME activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Current Concepts Institute and HealthySimulation.com. The Current Concepts Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Watch This One Webinar Live or Subscribe & Get Them All! Dr. Gore has experience in educating future nurses in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Dr. Gore has a PhD in Adult Education, a DNP as a family nurse practitioner, and a certificate in Simulation Education. Dr. Gore is an innovative, compassionate educator and an expert in the field of healthcare simulation. In 2007l Teresa started her journey in healthcare simulation. She is involved in INACSL and SSH. She is a Past-President of INACSL and is a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator Advanced (CHSE-A). In 2018, she was inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN). In 2021, she was inducted as a Fellow in the Society of Simulation in Healthcare Academy (FSSH) and selected as a Visionary Leader University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Alumni. During her career, Dr. Gore has led in the development and integration of simulation into all undergraduate clinical courses and started an OSCE program for APRN students. Her research interests and scholarly work focus on simulation, online course development and faculty development. 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About: This webinar will explore the PCS Cloud platform’s ability to unify diverse clinical simulation modalities into a single, adaptable ecosystem for scenario creation and deployment across multiple training environments. In a world where healthcare simulation modalities are as diverse as the scenarios they depict, PCS Cloud emerges as a unifying force, seamlessly integrating Virtual Reality’s immersive environments, the dynamic team interactions of manikin-based simulations, and the boundless reach of screen-based simulations. Michelle Castleberry and Nick Stoick unveil the transformative capabilities of the PCS Cloud platform, by demonstrating the unparalleled ease with which simulationists can author a singular scenario and deploy it across multiple modalities. Whether you have access to the most advanced VR setup or are working from a remote location with just a screen, the PCS Cloud platform adapts to your needs, ensuring consistent training quality and experience. Discover how to craft a scenario from the ground up and execute it across four distinct modalities, all within one cohesive ecosystem. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your simulation lab’s horizons and embrace the future of simulation training. Identify the unique benefits and applications of each clinical simulation modality within the PCS Cloud ecosystem. Create a comprehensive medical simulation scenario that can be effectively implemented across Virtual Reality, manikin-based, and screen-based modalities. Execute a scenario seamlessly on multiple platforms, demonstrating the PCS Cloud’s adaptability and ease of use in diverse healthcare simulation environments.

Jill Sanko is an award winning simulation researcher with over 20 years experience in the healthcare simulation space. She began her career in simulation-based education at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center as the founding Associate Director of the Simulation and Patient Safety Program. Moving back to Miami 2008 for the next 12 years she worked in several research and teaching positions for U of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital further establishing herself as a leading expert in healthcare simulation to improve healthcare safety. Dr. Sanko holds several certifications across related areas including, board certification as an Acute Care NP, as an Advanced Certified Simulation Educator, a Friday Night at the ER Team Learning Simulation Leader, and a Fellow of the Society for Simulation Academy. Her research interests include the intersection of simulation-based inter-professional team education to improve patient safety and the incorporation of systems thinking and systems-based practice in healthcare settings and education. She has over 40 articles, book chapters and other publications and has presented her work nationally and internationally. Her research efforts have also garnered awards from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare for her work Exploring the Relationship Between Team Cohesion and Team Performance, Simulation to Improve Situational Awareness, Simulation to Test a Hand Hygiene Reminding System, Simulation as a Means to Improve Adverse Event Reporting, and Exploration of Systems Thinking on Patterns of Adverse Event Reporting. She is active in her community of practice as well; currently serving in several roles within the Society for Simulation in Healthcare including as co-chair of the distance simulation affinity group, chair of the meetings oversight committee, and chair of the Academy of Simulation Fellows. She is also part of the executive team for the Distance Simulation Collaboration.

While all healthcare simulation programs need supplies and equipment for their students, their specific product needs can vary based on geographical location, curriculum and cost. Medical Shipment’s webinar will deliver a high-level overview of the company from exploring the process and benefits of Medical Shipment’s customized kits, provide an update on the Pyxis MedStation ES for the educational setting, Medical Shipment’s private label products and additional supplies and equipment for daily lab operations. Discuss Pyxis MedStation ES updates to improve nursing simulation. Discuss the importance and benefits of customized kits for clinical students. Analyze the kit building process and levels of customization available from Medical Shipment. Since joining Medical Shipment in 2022, Samantha has provided supplies, equipment, custom kits and Pyxis MedStation to hundreds of healthcare simulation programs across the United States. Over the past 2 years, Samantha has developed a strong passion for improving healthcare institutions so educators can develop and encourage today’s students into our future leaders. *Specific certificate provided for this session listed above. HealthySimulation.com is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing CE education by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs License #CEP17566. Any CME activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Current Concepts Institute and HealthySimulation.com. The Current Concepts Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Watch This One Webinar Live or Subscribe & Get Them All! 1 User License for 365 Days Instant Online Access Unlimited Use, 24/7 Download CE/CME Certificates All Live & Recorded Webinars AI Transcribed & Searchable 30-Day Money Back Guarantee 5 User Licenses for 365 Days Instant Online Access Unlimited Use, 24/7 Download CE/CME Certificates Live & Recorded Webinars AI Transcribed & Searchable 30-Day Money Back Guarantee HealthySimulation.com believes strongly in providing you with a meaningful and impactful resource. If you are not satisfied with this AI webinar for any reason, simply email us requesting a refund within your first 30 days and we’ll refund your money — no questions asked!

Join Nick Stoick and Read Blumberg as they provide a fast-paced, straightforward demonstration PCS simulation products that can deliver Generative AI to your learners. This will possibly be the most direct and time efficient webinar hosted by a vendor that you will attend in 2024. Look, here’s what they won’t be doing: reiterating the known value of simulation education, discussing learning theory, or restating the importance of curriculum design. Here’s what these two, no-nonsense, straight-shooting experienced simulation consultants will do: for only 30 minutes, actively demonstrate PCS’s product offering so that you walk away with a better, more complete understanding of Generative AI in PCS products, how they’re currently used, and where they might best fit into your center. And then, take your questions for 30 minutes. This might be the most valuable 30+ minutes you spend investigating one company’s simulation portfolio this quarter. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in simulation centers has marked a new era in healthcare education. Generative AI, a subset of AI, is particularly noteworthy for its ability to create realistic, dynamic, and interactive scenarios that closely mimic real-life clinical situations. This webinar will explore how PCS’s suite of products—Spark and SimVox—leverages generative AI to revolutionize simulation-based learning. Spark: Virtual Patient Platform: Spark serves as a virtual simulation experience that can be accessed either on screen or in VR anywhere, anytime. By employing advanced speech recognition and natural language processing, Spark facilitates medical interviewing techniques and clinical reasoning skills development. This segment of the webinar will demonstrate Spark’s capabilities in creating immersive, learner-driven simulations that foster critical thinking and decision-making. SimVox: The AI Speaker: SimVox enhances low-fidelity manikins by equipping them with AI-driven speech capabilities. The tool’s generative AI is trained on thousands of simulation sessions, enabling it to produce contextually relevant responses during medical simulations. Attendees will learn how SimVox can be integrated into existing manikins to provide a cost-effective solution for communication training. By attending this webinar, simulation center professionals will be equipped with the knowledge to harness the power of generative AI through PCS’s Spark and SimVox. These tools promise to enhance the fidelity of simulations, improve learner engagement, and ultimately, advance the quality of healthcare education. Join us to discover how generative AI can transform your simulation center into a cutting-edge learning environment where every scenario is an opportunity for growth and innovation. This abstract provides a glimpse into the content of the webinar, designed to be a comprehensive introduction to the PCS suite of products and their role in advancing simulation center capabilities through generative AI. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how these tools can be implemented to create more effective and engaging learning experiences. Explore the capabilities of the AI driven virtual simulation platform PCS Spark. Explore the capabilities of how the smart speaker PCS SimVox can add generative AI to ANY simulator. Explore the synergies between the PCS suite of products for clinical simulation.

There is substantial literature about New Graduate Nurses (NGN’s) perceptions of readiness for code blue management or their perceived comfort level in recognizing and responding to a change in patient condition. However, there is minimal quantitative data available on the outcomes for simulation-based training for code blue responses. There is a paucity in literature describing interventions that incorporate assessment such as Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCE). The purpose of the study is to address a gap in knowledge concerning new graduate nurses’ perceptions of their comfort and confidence levels when participating in a rapid response or code. The study will also provide quantitative and qualitative data on the effect of simulation on the NGN’s ability to recognize, respond to and deploy a rapid response or code. The quasi-experimental mixed methods study will employ the use of a standardized high-fidelity simulation activity and Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) with a pre-/posttest. Data analysis will consist of quantitative statistical analysis and Naturalistic Inquiry methods to obtain qualitative data. Guided interviews with semi-structured, open-ended questions will be utilized. Participant responses will be recorded and transcribed. The team will be scored as a group for the simulation performance while individual competence will be assessed via a brief questionnaire at the end of the simulation. The OSCE will be evaluated according to a rubric/checklist utilizing binary scoring of pass/fail and participant score on resuscitation quality utilizing video capture and simulation software. The theoretical framework of interest is Erickson’s Role Modeling and Benner’s Novice to Expert theory. The debriefing model used was the Advocacy-Inquiry Method to encourage self-reflection of learner actions. The justification for the selected study design is that the pre-/posttest with an intervention can detect effect or causality. The population of study is new graduate nurses currently in orientation or residency programs. Results 80 students participated in the study. There was a statistically significant difference between pre-/post scores (p-value <0.001). There was an improved recognition of patient decline among new graduate nurses post nursing simulation activity. Evaluate resuscitation quality in new graduate nurses using nursing simulation. Integrate and apply organizational policy and procedures during simulated nursing activities. Describe best practices through academic discourse among healthcare simulationists.

About: This webinar will be an engaging discussion on innovative healthcare training solutions from Laerdal Medical, featuring MamaAnne for obstetric care, SimMan Critical Care for advanced respiratory training, and SimCapture for efficient simulation management and competency development. HealthySimulation.com is teaming up with Laerdal Medical to bring you an exciting discussion on cutting-edge simulation solutions! Join product experts as you discover how these innovative tools can transform healthcare training: MamaAnne: Redefining obstetric care with a revolutionary birthing simulator that addresses maternal morbidity and mortality head-on. SimMan Critical Care: Stay ahead of evolving respiratory needs with tetherless mechanical ventilation and breakthrough technology for realistic critical care scenarios. SimCapture: Streamline simulation management and unlock competency within your organization. SimCapture allows you to plan, schedule, operate, and assess simulation activities, ensuring high-quality training outcomes. Gain an understanding of MamaAnne and its impact potential on obstetric care, including its ability to address maternal morbidity and mortality, and explore how this simulator can enhance healthcare training in this area. Explore the features and functionalities of SimMan Critical Care, focusing on its tetherless mechanical ventilation and breakthrough technology for realistic critical care scenarios, and understand how this simulator can be utilized to improve respiratory care training. Examine SimCapture’s full-scale simulation management capabilities and learn how to schedule, operate, and assess simulation activities to deliver high-quality training outcomes. Alyssa is a dedicated professional who has made a significant impact during her six-year tenure at Laerdal Medical. Starting as an Account Manager, she excelled in consulting hospitals and schools on the implementation and expansion of simulation programs. Her expertise and strategic guidance were instrumental in helping these institutions enhance their educational initiatives to ultimately improve patient outcomes. In addition, Alyssa has co-hosted a simulation webcast called The HSL (Helping Save Lives) Webcast, where she and her co-host shared valuable simulation insights and expertise with an international audience. Alyssa’s passion for healthcare led her to transition into the role of Product Marketing Manager. She now oversees the Maternity, Newborn, and Software portfolios, ensuring effective marketing strategies and promoting innovative solutions that empower healthcare professionals worldwide. Alyssa’s commitment to improving patient outcomes through simulation technology continues to drive her success. Erin Ziegler, MSN, RN, CNE is the SimCapture Impact Manager at Laerdal for the Midwest-US region. In this role, Erin supports universities and hospitals in utilizing the SimCapture simulation management platform to help meet their program’s needs and goals while meeting standards of practice. Before joining the Laerdal team in 2022, Erin worked as a registered nurse and nurse educator for over 15 years. She is a Certified Nurse Educator through the National League of Nursing and received her BSN and MSN in Nursing Education at Maryville University. Clinically, Erin’s background is in pediatrics and community health, and served as a CPR and CPI instructor in both roles. Academically, she has experience as faculty in classroom, clinical, lab, simulation, and online instruction. She has served in leadership roles such as Simulation Coordinator, Associate Dean of Faculty, and Manager of the Center of Academic Success. Erin has an in-depth knowledge of program and simulation operations, faculty and curriculum development, and student success and progression. She is passionate about supporting learners and educators in utilizing technology and simulation to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical judgment, and apply their theoretical knowledge to patient care. Tracy Mulcahey is a highly experienced healthcare professional with a decade-long tenure at Laerdal Medical. As a Senior Client Executive Tracy covered the New Jersey region working closely with clients to promote and enhance simulation education across various healthcare sectors and academic institutions. Currently Tracy holds the position of Product Marketing Manager for the Medical Emergency and Trauma Portfolio where she brings her expertise to drive innovation and success in this critical area of healthcare.

About: This CE presentation will present learner perspectives on healthcare simulation education with suggestions on how to help students become practice-ready. While clinical faculty may have a strong connection with their clinical students and a valid perception of the learner experience of clinical simulation, the professional roles of educators and researchers inherently limit what students share. This resistance to providing honest learner feedback temporally and spatially limits the faculty’s understanding of students’ experiences to the educational or research setting. This CE presentation aims to better inform medical simulation educators and researchers about student engagement and how to construct better learning experiences and support students in simulated training. Students of varying experience levels will present their perspectives and experiences with healthcare simulation and how to support their learning in healthcare simulation to better become “practice-ready”. Describe common clinical student perceptions of healthcare simulation-based education. Identify insights from student perception that can be applied to clinical simulation education. Compare and contrast student perceptions with existing faculty beliefs about student experiences to help learners become practice-ready.

A groundbreaking study done in the USA provided empirical evidence that substituting high-quality simulation-based experiences for up to 50% of traditional clinical hours was just as effective in providing learners with requisite knowledge and skills students would need upon graduation (Hayden, Keegan, Kardong-Edgren, & Smiley, 2014). In simulated based learning, learners work on complex problems in controlled environments that mimic real word scenarios (Lateef, 2010). Simulation-based education (SBE) is used in healthcare to facilitate students’ acquisition knowledge and skills through working with ‘ex-vivo’ patients in controlled safe learning environments without compromising the safety of real patients (Alinier & Oriot, 2022; Alinier & Platt, 2014; Aqel & Ahmad, 2014; Shin, Park & Kim, 2015). Our project replaced 25% of clinical hours in medicine and surgery with simulations in a practical nursing program. A total of 22 students and their 3 instructors participated in this project. Evidence based approach was used throughout the design and implementation of the project to make sure that learning outcomes were met without compromising the quality of students’ learning. We documented the process of instructor training, curriculum development, implementation and feedback from students, staff and instructors. The project’s main purpose was to explore ways of addressing three important issues: The modalities of simulation included medium to high-fidelity manikins (16%), standardized patients (SPs) (6%) and virtual reality (3%). EDI learning opportunities were woven into relevant scenarios. Students and instructor feedback shows that learners gained confidence, practiced skills they would not have encountered in traditional clinical, learnt the importance of critical reflective practice, collaboration, problem solving skills and resolving issues related to equity diversity and inclusion. The learnings from this project are being used to scale up the simulated based learning by replacing 50% of traditional clinical hours in continuing care for the internationally trained nurses that is currently running. The following academic year we will take these learnings and scale to over 400 students per semester at 25% replacement. Our presentation will focus on the disruption of traditional clinical students’ experiences and the relearning process of new pedagogical strategies in nurse education. We will outline the pre-implementation activities, implementation process, the outcomes of the project and what we learned as discussion the way forward. Understand how replacing clinical education rotation hours with nursing simulation as an approach can enhance clinical learning outcomes. Understand what steps were taken, logistics, and operational resources were used to execute replacing clinical hours with healthcare simulation. Apply these learnings from the presentation to the participant’s organization, to initiate or build on replacing clinical rotation hours with clinical simulation activities.

Virtual Reality (VR) for healthcare professionals’ education is emerging as a viable and cost-effective alternative to traditional manikin-based simulations. Despite the proven effectiveness of simulation-based education, many hospitals face significant challenges, such as limited space, funding, and staffing, which hinder the implementation of small-group learning. Chen (2020) highlights that VR is becoming increasingly affordable, making it an attractive solution for enhancing nursing education. Join us to explore how VR is transforming the landscape of professional training in healthcare. Purpose: This pilot study aims to explore nurses’ acceptance and use of virtual reality (VR) technologies in healthcare education. The aim was to examine the applicability of VR technologies in healthcare education. Framework: This study is a useability pilot that includes a quantitative questionnaire from a cohort of nurse participants who voluntarily observe an immersive VR simulation. Method: Survey materials based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). A post-evaluation, inclusive of a Likert Scale and open-ended questions, was used to explore nurses’ acceptance of VR technology in professional nursing education. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Describe the concept of Virtual Reality (VR) and its application within nursing education and service. Discuss the integration of VR within the contexts of Andragogy Principles and Learning Theory. Assess the role and effectiveness of VR in enhancing nursing education and service.

In this CE webinar will focus on the critical consideration of the location of the simulation debrief. Reviewing the paper “Location! Location! Location! Comparing Simulation Debriefing Spaces” the webinar aims to have a discussion on the benefits, practicality and learning experiences of simulation location debriefing. A review of the background leading to this study, methodology and results will be described. The University of Manitoba, College of Nursing, has a comprehensive multi-modal simulation program. After undergoing a nursing seat expansion in Fall 2023 (annual admission of 360 students), the simulation team was looking for solutions to create space and still hold high quality, optimal simulations. The study was created to assess students’ debriefing experiences and the importance of the debriefing experience in a one-room debriefing space as compared to a traditional multiroom debriefing space. This webinar aims to encourage educators and administrators to think outside of the traditional norms for debriefing locations. Participants will gain an understanding of how the debriefing location can impact the effectiveness of simulation-based learning. Describe the different locations of healthcare simulation debriefing. Understand the unique challenges and opportunities of debriefing locations in healthcare simulation and the impact they can have on clinical training outcomes. Envision future areas of research around debriefing locations in clinical education and training for better education and patient care outcomes.

Operations-based Mass Casualty (MASCAL) trauma simulation exercises are a common occurrence in EMS and military training. Frequently complex training operations, these MCI training exercises usually rely on role players with minimal integration of high-fidelity manikins. The reasons are many. Moulaged role players are realistic and flexible with fluid situations. Beyond that, most high-fidelity manikins are too fragile to leave the clinical training room and too complicated to operate on the fly. A drawback of role players is the challenge of performing lifesaving procedures realistically and objectively measuring care through the treatment and evacuation chain. This seminar will share MASCAL planning resources and discuss micro simulations within MASCAL events designed to truly test and measure participant performance with high fidelity human patient simulators. Learners will be introduced to the SORT methodology for planning simulations, a rapid, simple process to develop simulation pedagogy quickly and effectively Analyze MASCAL learning objectives at the macro and micro level and identify learning opportunities through medical simulation. Learn the SORT method to develop trauma simulations. Apply SORT within a larger MASCAL Scenario to create a micro-simulation against defined objectives.

Feedback is arguably the most impactful, key component of the work Simulated Patients aka Standardized Patients (SPs) contribute to healthcare simulation. How do we ensure we are meeting the standards of best practice regarding feedback? Research on successful SP feedback training techniques is limited, and the adoption of active methodologies is still low. We have chosen to transition away from feedback structures, such as the popular “feedback sandwich,” which Simulated Participants reported finding limiting and less authentic. The Reflective Feedback Technique (RFT) was created by modifications to Wiggins’ Seven Keys to Effective Feedback to suit the needs of simulation-based education. A process for continuous training improvements for SP’s established quality and efficacy in the verbal feedback components, followed by an ongoing training strategy focused on self-reflection that references John Hattie’s Visible Learning. These ideals also informed the creation of a post-encounter feedback reflection survey for quality assurance. A survey of 60+ SPs revealed all felt more confident and comfortable to give verbal feedback to learners under these new guidelines. SPs reported success with transparent, collaborative, learner-led feedback sessions. Additionally, results revealed the faculty’s learning objectives and more directly met the individual needs of each learner. Faculty tracked and provided continual improvement in the quality of these feedback sessions with post-encounter reflection surveys. This new feedback technique led to greater educational outcomes for learners and more effective feedback discussions for SPs. Many of our SPs work at multiple institutions and report increased certainty in impactful feedback sessions under this format. Moreover, SPs believe they facilitated these sessions with greater confidence and created more positive experiences through this reflection method. Summarize ways to train Standardized Patients to provide more impactful feedback. Identify ways to reduce cognitive load for Simulated Patients. State how to provide more individualized SP feedback sessions for clinical learners.

The buzzword of 2025 is AI – but what can healthcare simulation champions use Artificial Intelligence for right now? In this webinar hour, learn from Will Pamment the COO & Co-Founder of SimConverse’s AI for education platform on how you can leverage AI without needing technical expertise: What healthcare simulation teams are able to improve with AI right now. What this technology can help clinical simulation programs save time and resources on. How hundreds of clinical systems, healthcare universities and sim centers around the world have harnessed AI quickly and easily to deliver thousands of meaningful training hours. Following this discussion, the presenter will showcase practical examples from simulation champion colleagues and demonstrate SimConverse platform AI technologies for use in medical simulation training. This is AI Healthcare Simulation! Showcase how to effectively leverage AI in healthcare education/training without needing technical expertise. Share why AI is best equipped to help clinical simulation professionals save time and resources on Demonstrate how easily hundreds of healthcare organizations have adopted AI into clinical communication training.

Design for a Common Language (DCL) is a transformative initiative aimed at preparing Japanese medical students to thrive in global healthcare settings. This 1-hour webinar will describe an intensive 6-day training course that has been successfully conducted in New York City through Pace University for over a decade. DCL focuses on enhancing English language proficiency and communication skills specific to U.S. healthcare environments through a combination of didactic instruction, experiential learning, formative assessment, and structured feedback. What you will learn is the program structure for the core components of Foundational English Proficiency and preparation for the SP program on how to teach SPs to assess communication and English proficiency. This webinar session is designed for SP educators, healthcare trainers, language instructors, and professionals seeking to bridge the gap between clinical practice and language skills. Webinar participants will be able to describe the structure, learning goals, and objectives of the Design for a Common Language course. Participants will be able to apply SP training methods to assess communication and English proficiency through online/virtual training methods. Participants will be able to describe how to assess doctor-patient communication and English proficiency.