Designing a Successful SimulationPaul E. Phrampus

DirectorWinter Institute for Simulation, Education and

Research (WISER)University of Pittsburgh

Greetings

What city in the US is currently home to both the NFL football champions and the Stanley cup champions of

hockey?

1. Philadelphia2. San Diego3. Pittsburgh4. Cincinnati5. Charlotte

Was this a successful simulation?

1. Yes2. No

What was this simulation for?

1. Task Analysis2. Communications

Skills3. Technical

Knowledge4. Critical Thinking

Analysis5. Protocol Testing

Who was the simulation for?

• Student mid way through school• Student at graduation• Professional at the end of first year of practice• Professional at the end of 20th year of

practice

• What is most important aspect to debrief?

Is this a problem?

Can we fix it?

Ok then, Let’s Debrief

Any Volunteers ????

What is a simulation for?

Education

Assessm

ent Fu

n

1 and 2

25% 25%25%25%1. Education2. Assessment3. Fun4. 1 and 2

Learning Objective

• You have to have a clear reason of why you are running any simulation.

Where does a simulation fit?

• It depends on what your doing!

EACH Sim is part of a bigger plan!

What is this?

Does it belong here?

You can only keep track of so many things at one time

Course (Global) objectives v sim objectives

Global Objectives

• Course Objectives– 1. Demonstrate a proper patient assessment– 2. Demonstrate following the emergency protocol– 3. Demonstrate Airway Management Skills

Course Schedule / Flow

• Sim 1• Sim 2• Lecture• Skills Lab• Sim 3• Sim 4

Course Objectives

Session Objective1.Ventilate w BVM2.Recognize Narcotic Overdose3.Activate Protocol

How do you determine “success” of a simulation?

Students

liked...

Learn

ing objec...

Students

passe...

Not Sure

25% 25%25%25%1. Students liked it2. Learning objectives

achieved3. Students passed the

scenario4. Not Sure

How do you determine “success” of a simulation?

Instructor Number 1

Instructor Number 2

Instructor Number 3

How do you determine “success” of a simulation?

Instructor Number 1 Instructor Number 2 Instructor Number 3

Measure Here

Tools for Success

• Make it easy for your faculty to stay on track

• “In my opinion…..”

Dropping in Behind the Scenes

The Birth of an Sim Idea

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Summary

• Know why you are doing the sim• Each sim is part of a bigger picture• Design tools for consistency• Make it easy for your faculty!

Thank You