EMACi Online
Welcome to EMACi Online Course
This online learning course contains core (required) and elective (optional) modules that provides the underpinning knowledge you need to know before you attend EMACi.- Please note there are no certificates issued for the online learning modules.
- A certificate will be provided once you have attended the face-to-face session.
Core Modules
These courses are required to be completed before your face-to-face session.
Simulation Basics
This module provides an overview of simulation in healthcare. Topics covered include simulation domains and modalities, fidelity, immersion and OH&S considerations when delivering simulation.
Psychological Safety
This module explores the importance of establishing a psychologically safe environment for participants in simulation events. It explains the stages of establishing a psychologically safe environment through introduction, pre-brief and familiarisation.
Communication
This module explores a range of communication techniques that can be used in simulation. Topics include facilitation strategies, questioning techniques and dealing with challenging participants.
Debriefing
This module introduces debriefing and the importance of debriefing in simulation-based education. Topics include preparing for a debrief, debriefing structures and models and understanding participants’ frames.
Education Theory
This module introduces the principles of adult learning and how they can be applied in the design and delivery of simulation education events. Topics include adult learning principles, educational psychology and education models.
Electives
These modules are optional and not required, but we think you’ll find them interesting. Explore them anytime.
Mind Games
This module explores human factors and their impact on healthcare workers and patient safety.
Cognitive Biases
This module explores the origins of cognitive bias and the impact it can have on the decision-making process.
Facilitation
This module aims to create an understanding of the skills required to facilitate systems and safety improvement exercises.
Simulation Resources
This module provides an overview of resources that can be used in a simulation event. Topics include types of simulators, venues, audio visual systems and moulage.
Simulation Education Event Design
This module introduces the principles of instructional design and tools for developing a simulation education event. Topics include ADDIE, conducting a training needs analysis, designing an education event, writing scenarios and how to implement and evaluate education events.
Implementation Tools
This module provides ideas and strategies to seek support in implementing simulation education in your facility. Topics include the benefits of simulation, influencing and communicating with stakeholders.
