SIM601 - FUNDAMENTALS of SIMULATION TECHNIQUES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
FUNDAMENTALS of SIMULATION TECHNIQUES SIM601 1st Semester 3 0 3 6
Prequisitesnone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Brain Storming
 
Instructor (s)Faculty member(s) of the department 
Course objectiveBe able to realize simulation technique 
Learning outcomes
  1. To know simulation history
  2. To define simulation terminology
  3. To know the theories and approaches that form the basis of simulation based trainings
  4. To evaluate simulation methods
  5. To explain simulation phases
  6. To apply simulation in health sciences
Course ContentHistory of simulation, simulation terminology, simulation method, patient safety, scenario development 
References1. Adam I. Levine, Samuel DeMaria Jr., Andrew D. Schwartz, Alan J. Sim (Eds.). The Comprehensive Textbook of Healthcare Simulation. New York: Springer Science+Business Media, 2013.
2. Harry Owen. Simulation in Healthcare Education. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2016.
3. Beth Ulrich, Beth Mancini. Mastering Simulation A Handbook for Success. USA: Sigma Theta Tau International, 2014.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1History of simulation
Week 2Adult education, theories and approaches that form the basis of simulation based trainings
Week 3Standardized patient
Week 4Computer and web based simulators
Week 5Manikin based simulators
Week 6Virtual reality, haptic simulators and virtual environment
Week 7Midterm exam
Week 8Technical and non-technical skills
Week 9Pre-briefing
Week 10Debriefing
Week 11Simulation evaluation
Week 12Risk management in simulation, patient safety
Week 13Scenario development
Week 14Simulation in health sciences
Week 15Simulation in health sciences
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms150
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes150
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation21530
Project000
Homework assignment5630
Midterms (Study duration)188
Final Exam (Study duration) 11414
Total Workload3750180

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Define the simulation techniques used in health sciences in the context of hardware, software and education.    X
2. Have the knowledge about theories and approaches that form the basis of simulation-based education in health sciences. X   
3. Develop simulation-based educational programs in the health sciences.X    
4. Carry out simulation-based educational practices in health sciences.X    
5. Use the evaluation methods incorporating simulation in health sciences. X    
6. Plan and conduct research in health sciences where simulations are used. X    
7. Use simulation enhanced applications in healthcare services. X    
8. Solve the problems in the field of simulation using high level cognitive processes. X   
9. Perform the duties and responsibilities as a expert in the field of simulation regarding professional values and ethical principles.      
10. Update the competencies based on lifelong learning principles for individual and professional development. X    

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest