Spring 2027

Introduction to Healthcare Simulation

Introduction to healthcare simulation covering history, best practices, terminology, and facilitation for safe, patient-centered care.

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What you’ll be able to do

  • Define healthcare simulation and describe applications in formal health professions education and post certification/licensure (practicing professionals) continuing education.

  • Apply educational techniques to design competency-based education to healthcare disciplines and programs.

  • Describe simulation methods that enhances standards of patient care, safety, and population health.

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Spring 2027

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Learn the history and best practices of healthcare simulation. Gain global perspective on simulation terminology and best practices in simulation facilitation to advance safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

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Topics

  • History and best practices of healthcare simulation
  • Simulation methods for patient care, safety, and population health

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  • Simulation facilitation and terminology
  • Designing competency-based education

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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