Simulating Healthcare

02/08/2026

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02/02/2026

Designing for Learner Success: 5 Ways of Ensuring Simulations are Effective Student-Centered Learning Environments

The text discusses transforming healthcare simulation into student-centered learning environments (SCLEs) by employing constructivist principles. Key strategies include respecting learner scenarios, recognizing simulations as practice fields, anchoring learning in prior experiences, providing scaffolding, and leveraging multiple perspectives. This shift empowers learners to be autonomous problem-solvers in real-world situations....

https://simulatinghealthcare.net/2026/02/02/designing-for-learner-success-5-ways-of-ensuring-simulations-are-effective-student-centered-learning-environments/

10/23/2025

In healthcare simulation, the word scenario means something different to everyone—from the learner in the room to the administrator reviewing data. Understanding these perspectives reveals how truly collaborative simulation is—and how alignment across roles can elevate learning and patient safety....

https://simulatinghealthcare.net/2025/10/23/whats-a-scenario-the-word-that-means-many-things-to-many-people-in-healthcare-simulation/

09/23/2025

Debugging Simulation: How Alpha and Beta Testing Strengthen Scenario Design In simulation education, scenarios don’t just “work” the first time. Like software, they need debugging. Alpha and beta testing help educators refine design, strengthen flow, and ensure learners get the most out of their training. In my latest blog post, I explore how structured testing strengthens simulation scenarios and ultimately benefits learners and patients....

Learn how alpha and beta testing in healthcare simulation scenario creation, improves design, and create better outcomes for learners, faculty and staff”

04/08/2025

How to conduct a needs analysis to help guide simulation program activities....

Learn key steps to conduct a needs assessment in simulation-based education, from stakeholder input to data analysis, for targeted curriculum design.

12/13/2024

Join WISER's director, Dr. Paul Phrampus, for his newest video, "Improving Reliability for Simulation Based Assessments." While emphasizing the importance of...

11/21/2024

Struggling with inconsistent scoring in healthcare simulation assessments? The RST approach—focusing on the Rater, the Simulation, and the Tool—offers a game-changing framework to enhance interrater reliability. Discover practical strategies to align raters, optimize scenarios, and refine assessment tools, ensuring fair, accurate, and reliable evaluations in your simulation-based programs. Dive into the RST method now!...

Enhance interrater reliability in healthcare simulations with the RST method

09/12/2024

Fun day today at iSIM!

08/15/2024

Learn how to maximize the effectiveness of healthcare simulation scenarios by managing cognitive load wisely. Discover why simplifying scenarios to focus on core learning objectives enhances student performance and reduces cognitive overload.

In the world of healthcare education, we know that simulation-based training is a powerful tool, allowing students to experience real-life scenarios in a controlled environment. Simulation not only…

07/27/2024

Some thoughts on observing people designing scneraios over the years!

Simulation scenarios are powerful tools for learning and development, offering immersive experiences for learners to demonstrate the application of knowledge. However, there is a common temptation …

02/20/2024

My latest blog post is on where to direct attention for your simulation program efforts!

Knowing the customer can help simulation programs focus on createing the right tools and support!