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Simulation Standards of Best Practice: Developing Strong Simulations

ACAPT's Simulation in Physical Therapy Education Consortium (SIPTEC) represents institutional members with a strong interest in simulation as a pedagogical approach to the education and professional development of physical therapist students, residents/fellows, and clinical educators.

CEU: 0.10
Learning objectives

  • Discuss the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice.
  • Describe foundational best practices that are essential in simulation case development.
  • Develop a needs assessment for creating a simulation-based learning experience.
  • Utilize best practices in simulation pedagogy in the early development of a case, including a needs assessment, objectives, simulation design, and facilitation.
  • Integrate a SWOT analysis in the creation of a simulation-based learning experience.
Speakers
  • Jacque Bradford, PT, DPT, EdD, MS, CHSE, Assistant Professor, Simulation Educator, Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Simulation, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
  • Daniel Dale, PT, DPT, CLT, CHSE, Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Clinical Education, Department of Physical Therapy, Mercer University
  • Angela MacCabe, PT, DPT, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Pacific Northwest University
  • Tara Pearce, PT, DHS, Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham
If you have any questions, contact events@acapt.org.