Simulation and Clinical Education module (CM50166)

Simulation-based education (SBE) is increasingly used in clinical education. This is because it's a safe environment to practice the skills crucial to good health care.

This module enhances your understanding and application of simulation-based education. You'll learn how to use simulated teaching in your own professional practice. You'll have the opportunity to apply core concepts of curriculum design and assessment.

You'll take part in simulation-based education with other students. This will happen in our Dundee Institute of Healthcare Simulation. This is a unique opportunity that will enhance your learning.

What you will learn

In this module, you will learn about:

• contemporary topics and approaches to applying simulation in clinical education
• developing a simulation-based learning event
• the role of Dundee Institute of Healthcare Simulation in training students and professionals
• interprofessional and outcome-based education
• the complexity of healthcare, clinical, laboratory and digital educational environments
• organisational culture and student support
• reflective professional practice (principles, theories and frameworks)
• the ‘curriculum’ (inclusivity, values and purpose)
• developing learning and teaching resources in the context of healthcare education
• the theories of simulation in learning and assessment activities
• the evidence base for using simulation to enhance safe healthcare practice.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• design learning, teaching and assessment for simulation-based clinical education
• reflect on the complexities of simulation-based education
• reflect on your own development as a health professions educator.

Assignments / assessment

• written assignment (lesson plan) (65%)
• written assignment (reflective analysis) (35%)

The final assignment will include engagement with academic literature. You will apply this to your own context.

This module does not have a final exam.

Teaching methods / timetable

• interactive lectures
• collaborative workshops
• small group work
• student presentations
• guest lectures and workshops

The module is supported by a weekly Community of Learners session. This will help you reflect on your previous week and plan ahead. It will also help you identify opportunities or challenges, and develop your academic skills.