14 Jan 2026 (Available)
**Applications received within 28 days of a module commencing may result in delays in registration and access to module resources – early application is therefore recommended
Course overview
This module aims to introduce learners to simulation-based education, that is simulation designed with educational objectives, building on the Healthcare Simulation: Principles and Practice, and Healthcare Simulation: Management, Leadership, Design & Delivery modules, to detail its applications, related theory and practical considerations that are unique to this form of simulated practice.
Indicative content:
- Simulation-based education
- Curriculum/course design
- Psychological safety
- Debriefing
- Reflexivity
- Decision-making
- Assessment methods
- Assessment of capabilities and specialist competencies
- Learning Theory
- Learning styles
- Teaching Theory
- Portfolio Development
- Evaluation
- Reflection – models of reflection and application to practice
- Speciality focused skills sessions and seminars according to the nature of the student’s scope and context of practice, role, and profession
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
- Judge the significance of simulation as an educational tool and the interrelationship of educational theories and practices that underpin the spectrum of simulation-based education activity.
- Employ original and innovative ideas in relation to SBE courses and curriculum design, whilst critically appraising existing courses and programmes across a range of institutions.
- Apply and critically appraise simulation modalities specifically related to SBE, demonstrating how to ensure a safe simulated environment and the psychological safety of participants.
- Practice a considerable degree of autonomy in overseeing a SBE programme, incorporating measures of evaluation, performance and transference.
Assessment
Workbook: 100% weighting, 50% pass mark.
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3 & 4.
Outline Details: Students will complete the workbook exercises, questions, and referenced action plans.
All elements of summative assessment must be passed to pass the module.
Formative Assessment: Students will undertake individual and group work to consider the broad spectrum of SBE being conducted and to design original and innovative thinking in this context. Their creative presentation will be added to their portfolio of experience.
Application Requirements
Technology enhanced learning with a blended approach to include:
- Online guided learning
- Web-based resources
- Panopto lecture capture
- Learning space
- Online support via MS Teams
Software activities may include:
- Clinicalskills.net
- Safemedicate
- Thinglink and 360 Video
- Adobe Creative Cloud suite
- Maestro
- Augmented and Virtual reality programmes
Face-to-face methods to include:
- Speciality and discipline specific seminars according to scope of practice
- Lectures
- Case study / scenario work
- Simulation
- Peer learning and group discussion
- Reflective discussion
This module can contribute to the following programme(s)
Course fees
Why choose Greenwich?
We have over 25 years’ experience as a trusted provider of health and social care CPD.
Our academic staff have both practical expertise and academic skills to develop and support professional learning.
Our courses are developed in partnership with NHS colleagues and education providers, with input from students, service users and carers.
State-of-the-art facilities that include the brand-new Greenwich Learning and Simulation Centre (GLASC).
Course details
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Prerequisites
Applicants are expected to have successfully completed a Level 6 programme of study or have equivalent study/experience and have the required experience within a specified scope of simulated practice.
Applicants interested in this programme must have the required experience and qualifications according to the nature of their scope and context of their practice, role and profession.
- A first degree; normally 2:2 or above; or equivalent study/experience
- Relevant post-qualifying experience in simulated practice
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