Simulators
Resources for a simulation education event should be chosen to ensure the participants have opportunities to display and rehearse the required skills, knowledge, and behaviours.
A simulator is a tool used in simulation for the purpose of practice, learning, evaluation, testing or to gain understanding of systems or human actions.
Simulators can range from anatomic models, part-task trainers, full body manikins, computer-based emulators and standardised/simulated patients.
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Part-task trainers
Part-task trainers characterise a part or region of a body to teach and rehearse a specific skill or procedure.1
Full body manikins
Full body manikins are life size simulators that display a variety of human characteristics.1
Virtual reality (VR)
Virtual reality (VR) trainers are generally used for teaching and rehearsing surgical procedures. VR creates a three dimensional environmental that replicates reality which can be explored and interacted with by a learner.1
Standardised patients
Standardised patients, or simulated patients are capable of simulating the symptoms and emotional states of actual patients, and the encounters allow students to learn about situations they may not be able to manage alone in a real clinical setting.1,2
Hybrid simulators
Hybrid simulators combine two types of simulators, such as a standardised patient combined with a part task trainer. Hybrid simulators enhance the experience by training the student in communication and sensitivity to the patient while he or she performs the procedural skill.1
Resources for a simulation education event should be chosen to ensure the participants have opportunities to display and rehearse the required skills, knowledge, and behaviours.
A simulator is a tool used in simulation for the purpose of practice, learning, evaluation, testing or to gain understanding of systems or human actions.
Simulators can range from anatomic models, part-task trainers, full body manikins, computer-based emulators and standardised/simulated patients.
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Part-task trainers
Part-task trainers characterise a part or region of a body to teach and rehearse a specific skill or procedure.1
Full body manikins
Full body manikins are life size simulators that display a variety of human characteristics.1
Virtual reality (VR)
Virtual reality (VR) trainers are generally used for teaching and rehearsing surgical procedures. VR creates a three dimensional environmental that replicates reality which can be explored and interacted with by a learner.1
Standardised patients
Standardised patients, or simulated patients are capable of simulating the symptoms and emotional states of actual patients, and the encounters allow students to learn about situations they may not be able to manage alone in a real clinical setting.1,2
Hybrid simulators
Hybrid simulators combine two types of simulators, such as a standardised patient combined with a part task trainer. Hybrid simulators enhance the experience by training the student in communication and sensitivity to the patient while he or she performs the procedural skill.1
1. Lopreiato J O. Healthcare Simulation Dictionary. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; October 2016. AHRQ Publication No. 16(17)-0043. Available from: http://www.ssih.org/Dictionary
2. Sevdalis, N. 2013. Non-technical Skills and the Future of Teamwork in Healthcare Settings. The Health Foundation
