Course summary

The aim of the programme is to develop the student’s knowledge, skills and confidence to autonomously design, deliver, manage and evaluate healthcare related simulation activities. It aims to embody the definition of interprofessional healthcare simulation whereby simulation in this context refers to a spectrum of activity extending from simple role playing, through to simulated patients, part-task trainers, hybrid models, full body manikins and immersive simulated environments (ASPiH, 2016). The interprofessional element refers to anyone who may be involved in the design, delivery or evaluation of simulation activities, whether it be technicians, healthcare professionals or academics, and to the participants the simulation is being designed for. This programme is underpinned by a Masters level award encompassing gained skills in leadership, management, education and research with a demonstration of core capabilities and field specific competence. The only course of its kind to include an economic evaluation of simulation and Transformative Simulation as standalone modules. Practical experience in our state-of-the-art facilities, or simulation facilities of your choice, or a mixture of both. One of the programme founders, Dr Sharon Marie Weldon, is a leading expert in healthcare simulation and has developed global simulation training programmes, received funding from UKRC’s for innovative simulation projects, and has published widely on the subject as well as being an editor and associate editor on simulation journals and on the executive committee for ASPiH. Graduates will be supported to apply for accreditation as a Simulation Educator with recognised national simulation organisations such as the Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH).