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Simulation in Clinical Practice PGCert

Different course options

Study mode

Part time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Health Care Management / Health Studies Paramedical Services / Supplementary Medicine

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

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

COURSE OVERVIEW

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This PGCert will provide specialist knowledge that will be useful for any career in the field of healthcare that involves the support of learning and assessment in practice.

In addition, the programme will enable you to develop the skills of critical analysis, critical reflection and the evaluation of research evidence commensurate with postgraduate study.

Delegates who graduate from the PGCert will take with them specialist knowledge and the confidence to design simulation scenarios, and facilitate beneficial debriefing sessions.

As most graduates will already be employed in a medical educator role prior to starting the course, the PGCert is designed to increase the repertoire of the educators, and to enable them to deliver simulation sessions more effectively within their chosen setting.

Modules

Teaching and Learning in Medical Education (20 Credits) - Optional
Digital Learning (20 Credits) - Optional
Principles and Practice of Simulation in Clinical Practice (20 Credits)
Feedback and Debriefing in Simulation (20 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

UK fees: £3,501 for full time students and if you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Please note that fee information here is given for general guidance only. For more detailed information about fees, please contact Registry Fee Enquiries.

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

Open to UK applicants only.

Entry requirements

Applications are welcome from trainers in medicine and nursing, and from other healthcare specialties. 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.