Sim Guide: Allied Health scenarios, templates and tips for simulation based education
Overview
The Sim Guide: Allied Health scenarios, templates and tips for simulation based education is a user-friendly resource which provides information on conducting simulation based education in clinical settings. The resource covers information on simulation theory and practical tips for educators.
Access
NSW Health employees can access a free-of charge electronic copy of The SIM Guide by emailing us from your NSW Health email address to HETI-AlliedHealth@health.nsw.gov.au
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Simulations
Five allied health specific simulations have been developed with supporting documentation including session plans, PowerPoint slides and briefing notes. Follow the link to access the supporting documentation of the relevant simulation.
- Managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia and delirium
- Medication and falls prevention
- Delivering difficult news to children’s families
- Physiotherapy management of an intubated and ventilated child requiring suctioning
- Radiation safety and communication
These simulations may be adapted to reflect local contexts.
Templates
Clinicians and educators may find the following templates useful in the development of simulation activities. These templates can be downloaded, typed into, and saved for your own purposes.
- Simulation Scenario Development
- Facilitator Session Plan
- Simulation Activity Running Sheet
- Participant Briefing Notes
- Simulated Patient Briefing Notes
- Confederate Briefing Notes
The following templates can also be downloaded and used when conducting simulation activities:
Supporting Resources
There are five simulations presented in this resource. These have been developed by allied health educators from LHDs and SHNs. The simulations can be accessed through The Sim Guide on HETI Online and its supporting documents and resources can be accessed here.