Course summary
This course is purpose-built to meet the clinical and professional development needs of the NHS workforce, including potential educators in simulation-based learning in the South East. It allows participants to advance their skills and knowledge in a mix of theoretical and practical sessions including group work activities, debriefing and feedback, the exploration of technical issues, human factors and fidelity. Students are expected to develop a portfolio of experience which reflects the educational principles of the modules and demonstrates competence in their educational approach KEY AREAS OF STUDY
- Multidisciplinary approach to learning
- The evolution, variety and importance of human factors in healthcare practice
- Knowledge and skills required to design, develop and facilitate simulation training
- Debriefing skills required to aid learners and subsequent reflection and development
- Simulation-based medical education principles
- Transformative learning
- Role of extrinsic and intrinsic feedback
- Producing a portfolio of teaching experience
Modules
Please check our website in January 2024 for the modules running in the academic year 2024/25.
Entry requirements
Applications are welcome from medicine, nursing, paramedics, physician associates and other healthcare specialist groups. Current employment in a clinical role which includes teaching or developing simulation-based education is essential. The course forms one of two validated routes for entry to the PGDip or MSc in Clinical Education, the other being via the PGCert in Medical Education. Prior study at level 6 and experience in delivery of simulation is also a requirement. This course is open to UK applicants only (and EU applicants who are appointed to a post within HEESE).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Information about our tuition fees, funding options and scholarships for UK and international students is available on our website. Find out more here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH