Over the past decade, simulation has become an important part of health science education, at every stage of professional development and experience. Simulation offers learners the opportunity 1. to practice common skills to proficiency; 2. to experience less-common scenarios before they see them in actual clinical practice; and 3. to experiment with and test novel approaches to difficult challenges. This is no less true for learners in interprofessional education and collaborative practice. Simulation provides opportunities for novice learners to learn and practice routine team skills, for more experienced learners to be exposed to more complicated interprofessional scenarios before they enter clinical settings, and for the most experienced learners to use simulation as a laboratory for individual development and for testing new models of care.

Learning Objectives 

At the conclusion of this short course, participants will be able to:

• Use a common definition of “interprofessional simulation” in their program activities
• Provide support to faculty and preceptors using simulation to teach interprofessional & collaborative skills
• Select appropriate strategies and simulation models for interprofessional/collaborative practice education
• Use appropriate assessment principles for determining learner outcomes.

Who Will Benefit

Health science/healthcare educators who are actively involved in IPE simulation (all levels of experience welcome)

Cost: $150