Foundations of Simulation-Based Education

MEDED 717 Subject & Catalog Number

Description

Over the years, simulation has been employed in healthcare as a training and learning strategy for learners to apply knowledge and skills in a safe environment that mimics ‘real life’ situations. Today, simulation expands beyond the classroom and is used in hospitals, clinics, and businesses to improve learning and patient care outcomes.

This eight-week course equips learners with major strategies to help understand the foundation of simulation-based education. During each session, they will learn about key elements of simulation-based education across the health professions and its impact in their roles as a healthcare professionals, medical educators, and researchers.

Simulation is based on adult learning theory and stems from experiential learning theory. It encourages students to gather more information through experience from what they already know or learned and apply old and new knowledge in a safe ‘real-like’ educational experiences.  The potential applications of simulation are endless.