Table 2 Outline of simulation technical curriculum for fellows
From: Development of a simulation technical competence curriculum for medical simulation fellows
Description | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
Day 1: | ||
OBJECTIVES | ° Discuss simulator selection process depending on simulation scenario objectives/needs ° Setup and prepare Laerdal® simulator hardware & software ° Setup & shutdown of router-based mannequins ° Setup & shutdown of link box-based mannequins ° Navigate and apply knowledge in order to troubleshoot simulator connectivity issues ° Review and discuss features specific to each high-fidelity patient simulator ° Discuss and demonstrate proper care and handling of each high-fidelity patient simulator | |
INFORMATION | Laerdal® LLEAP guide/manual Laerdal® SimMan 3G manual Laerdal® SimBaby manual Laerdal® SimNewB manual | Student will be given specific pages of each manual in order to reference steps taught during this lesson |
ACTIVITY | Break into equal sized groups and have each student run through the following: ° Simulator selection and setup procedures ° Simulator start up and shut down procedures ° Simulator inspection and prep for usage ° Troubleshooting of hardware, software, networking ° Care and handling before and after simulator usage | Each student will have the opportunity to practice and complete a full setup and shutdown of each Laerdal® high-fidelity simulator |
DAY 2 | ||
OBJECTIVES | ° Operation of Laerdal® LLEAP software ° Basic scenario building/programming within LLEAP ° Setup and operation of birthing simulator ° Operation of CAE® Muse software | |
INFORMATION | Laerdal® SimMan 3G manual Laerdal® SimBaby manual Laerdal® SimNewB manual Laerdal® SimJr manual CAE® Lucina manual | Student will be given user guides for each simulator in order to reference steps taught during this lesson |
ACTIVITY | Break into equal sized groups and have each student run through the following: ° Navigating and understanding important functions within LLEAP user interface ° Basic programming within LLEAP SimDesigner ° Operation and navigation of the Muse platform | Students will be able to operate and navigate the LLEAP and CAE® software to successfully run a Laerdal® or CAE® simulator for a sim scenario |
DAY 3 | ||
OBJECTIVES | ° Operation of B-Line® SimCapture Learning Management System ° Setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various task trainers | Student will be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully setup the SimCapture recording system in order to record a sim session Students will be able to choose, setup, troubleshoot, and tear down various task trainers |
INFORMATION | Simulab® A-Line Arm manual Simulab® LP/EP manual Simulab® central line man manual Simulab® TraumaMan manual CAE® Blue Phantom CVL manual Laerdal® & 3B Scientific ®airway trainer manual | Student will be given user guides for each simulator in order to reference steps taught during this lesson |
ACTIVITY | Break into equal sized groups and have each student run through the following: ° Navigating and understanding important functions within B-Line’s® SimCapture software ° Selection, setup, troubleshooting, maintenance, and clean up for each of the task trainers | Each student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in setting up, maintaining, cleaning, breaking down, and troubleshooting the most common issues from commonly used medical task trainers |
DAY 4 | ||
OBJECTIVES | ° Review each of the previous day’s activities | Students can go over any of the course’s activities they feel they need more practice on |
DAY 5 | ||
OBJECTIVES | ° Exam day ° Test station 1 ° Test station 2 ° Test station 3 | |