Simulation in Clinical Practice

This course is purpose-built to meet the clinical and professional development needs of the NHS workforce, including potential educators in simulation-based learning in the South East.

It allows participants to advance their skills and knowledge in a mix of theoretical and practical sessions including group work activities, debriefing and feedback, the exploration of technical issues, human factors and fidelity. Students are expected to develop a portfolio of experience which reflects the educational principles of the modules and demonstrates competence in their educational approach

Course Structure: Principles and Practice of Simulation is delivered over the course of five days in the medical school, whereas Feedback and Debriefing in Simulation is a smaller module, allowing students to develop their teaching portfolio in practice. Principles and Practice of Simulation and Teaching and Learning in Medical Education are assessed by way of academic essays following the delivery of each module.

MDM148 Principles and Practice of Simulation (20 credits) MDM149 Feedback and Debriefing in Simulation (20 credits) AND either

MDM28 Teaching and Learning in Medical Education (20 credits) OR MDM162 Digital Learning (20 credits)