Simulation Continuing Education

Client Event Debriefing

Course Description

Transform your team's learning culture. This course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to lead effective debriefings after clinical events – both successes and challenges. Participants will master a structured debriefing approach to identify system-level factors impacting outcomes, foster continuous improvement, and ultimately enhance patient safety.

Learning Objectives

1. Apply a structured debriefing process encompassing pre-briefing, event reconstruction, thorough analysis, and action planning.
2. Facilitate debriefing sessions, creating a safe and respectful environment that encourages open communication and learning.
3. Utilize specific communication techniques (e.g., active listening, paraphrasing, respectful inquiry) effectively during a debriefing session.

Debriefing Experienced Learners

Course Overview

This course is intended for simulation facilitators of all levels and reviews simulation debriefing best practices and how to debrief (more) experienced learners. Validated debriefing models recommended by STAR Center are discussed including their strengths and drawbacks. Facilitators are engaged in a didactic session.  With opportunity to practice live debriefing under the direction of a master debriefer. Techniques for simulation building and a variety of simulation resources that enhance debriefing effectiveness are presented. Strategies for recognizing and addressing learner performance gaps are reviewed and common debriefing pitfalls are identified.

Learning Objectives

1. Review debriefing basics including purpose and general best practices.
2. Discuss how to build the right simulation for the planned learners.
3. Enhance one’s ability to identify, explore, and close learner performance gaps.
4. Address common debriefing pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Prebriefing / Debriefing 2.0

Elevate your pre-briefing and debriefing expertise! This interactive course moves beyond the fundamentals, exploring advanced techniques for captivating learners, defining crystal-clear learning objectives, and creating a psychologically safe environment that ignites open discussion and deep critical reflection. Prepare to transform your approach to simulation and debriefing.

Learning Objectives

1. Implement sophisticated pre-briefing strategies to optimize learner engagement and maximize knowledge transfer during simulation activities.
2. Identify structured debriefing methods to specific learning objectives and the diverse needs of participants to enhance learning retention.
3. Lead a structured debriefing session demonstrating a range of adaptable debriefing techniques to achieve optimal learning outcomes for simulation participants.

Course Facilitator Onboarding Learning Pathway for STAR Center

Course Description

This comprehensive course provides a standardized and streamlined onboarding experience, specifically designed to equip you, our valued course facilitator for success. This immersive blended learning pathway combines the flexibility of virtual modules with the power of hands-on training. By the end of this course, the learners will not only understand the what of simulation, but the how and why, setting you up to deliver impactful learning experiences.

Learning Objective

1. Detail the step-by-step process for creating new, impactful simulation courses, from initial concept to final implementation.
2. Evaluate a variety of simulation equipment and simulators to determine the most suitable choices for diverse simulated activities.
3. Recognize the vital role of evaluations and outcome measurements in demonstrating the effectiveness of simulation-based education, using data to drive continuous improvement.

Prebriefing and Debriefing Essentials Course

Course Overview

This course provides facilitators with essential techniques for leading engaging prebriefing and debriefing sessions – the cornerstones of impactful simulation learning. The learners will not only understand the critical importance of these components but also gain hands-on practice to perfect your skills. Through dynamic, interactive sessions, they will master the art of creating a comprehensive and transformative simulation experience.

Learning Objectives

1. Lead well-structured and engaging prebriefing and debriefing sessions.
2. Articulate the significance of prebriefing and debriefing as critical components of simulation-based education.
3. Review the Plus/Delta/Gamma debrief model as an effective framework for structured reflection and feedback.
4. Conduct effective pre-briefing and debriefing sessions.