D – Development
During this phase the content and required participant and facilitator resources are developed. When developing resources, always refer back to the design phase to ensure the content remains relevant.
Ensure you refer back to:
learning objectives and outcomes
the content that is to be included
the learning sequence.
All content and resources developed should have a clear link between the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to meet the simulation learning objectives and outcomes.
Scenario development
Well-written scenarios should achieve the following:
- meet educational objectives
- allow for meaningful debriefs
- allow for interpretation and use by those other than the creator
- provide clear guidelines on set-up, parameters, and variables for the simulator operators
- provide scripting of key events such as patient handover, patient responses, and actor roles
- allow participants to develop and rehearse competency in the skills that have been explored in the underpinning knowledge.
The figure to the right outlines the steps involved in developing a scenario. Blue phases highlight design processes, while green phases highlight development processes.
Validation/review process
After the course has been developed a validation/review process should be undertaken to ensure the resources enable the participants to achieve the learning objectives.
Pilot course
Running a pilot course will provide valuable feedback on the course content and provide facilitators with an opportunity to observe how participants engage with the simulation event.
