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The Open University

An introduction to digital simulation in healthcare

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Simulation provides a safe space for learning and improvement, leading to better-prepared healthcare professionals and safer patient care environments.This free OpenLearn course will help you develop an understanding of digital simulation and how it can enhance learning and clinical practice, not only through simulation but also through debriefing. As such, this resource is designed to explore the principles behind digital simulation, identify who benefits from participating in digital simulation, and evaluate the potential impact digital simulation has on patients and healthcare professionals. Additionally, it aims to develop an understanding of the principles of debriefing, in accordance with the All Wales Simulation-Based Education and Training Strategy for simulation.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • What is digital simulation?
  • 1 What is digital simulation?
  • Benefits of digital simulation
  • 2 Benefits of digital simulation
  • Limitations of digital simulation in healthcare education
  • 3 Limitations of digital simulation in healthcare education
  • How does digital simulation help to increase awareness, knowledge and skills in healthcare?
  • 4 How does digital simulation help to increase awareness, knowledge and skills in healthcare?
  • How does digital simulation reduce risk to patient care?
  • 5 How does digital simulation reduce risk to patient care?
  • Guidance for digital simulation in healthcare
  • 6.1 All Wales simulation-based education and training strategy
  • Different modalities in simulation
  • 7 Different modalities in simulation
  • Debriefing to support simulated learning
  • 8.1 Principles of debriefing
  • Modalities of debriefing
  • 9.1 Debriefing approaches
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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