Training Resources and Educational Use

The institution’s simulation healthcare program incorporates appropriate simulation methodologies that meet its institution’s needs. In addition, it includes having the necessary physical space and support resources for simulation-based training. It also encompasses evidence-based justification and application of the associated curricula, learning strategies and outcome measures.

Examples of Evidence

• Narrative description of the process used to align its simulation training resources (space, equipment, simulation device(s), support technology) and methodologies (individual, team-based, immersive) to its defined training needs.
• Narrative description of demonstrating that simulation training activities are grounded in best practices or proven conceptual frameworks for education. Provide an example of how the framework was applied to guiding simulation activities (scenario development, practice sessions).
• Narrative description of how the program develops and/or uses outcomes measures with evidence for their construct validity. Provide an example describing a rigorous process for demonstrating validity evidence when using an assessment instrument for trainees.
• Narrative description of how the program uses structured (best evidence) feedback and debriefing methods (it has either developed or adopted) as part of the simulation-based learning process. Provide specific example(s) of feedback and/or debriefing techniques that are used in simulation activity or program.
• Narrative description of the formal process used to evaluate the simulation program including identifying the model / framework used (these can be national or international standards / criteria). Provide an example (in the form of a summary table or executive summary) of such a process used for one or more of the simulation programs.