Front L-R: Dr Hugh Davies, Dr Grace Ng, Dr Jenny Rudolph and Dr Lon Setnik with participants of the specialist simulation training program.
Edith Cowan University's (ECU) School of Nursing and Midwifery has partnered with the Center for Medical Simulation (CMS) - which serves the Harvard teaching hospitals - to deliver specialist training at Joondalup campus.
A team from the CMS ran their flagship simulation faculty course Healthcare Simulation Essentials Design and Debriefing - an intensive four-day training program designed to position simulation to solve real problems in healthcare organisations.
The world-renowned course was facilitated by Dr Jenny Rudolph, Senior Director of Innovation at the CMS and a Lecturer in Anaesthesia at Harvard Medical School, Dr Grace Ng, Senior Director of the Institute for Medical Simulation and Dr Lon Setnik, Director for Clinical Programs at the CMS.
School of Nursing and Midwifery Director of Simulation Dr Hugh Davies said ECU was honoured to host the world-leaders in simulation-based learning.
"The relationship between ECU and Center for Medical Simulation was first established over a decade ago by Professor Cobie Rudd as Associate Dean for Health," Dr Davies said.
"The School of Nursing and Midwifery is fortunate to re-establish the relationship and host faculty members from the CMS.
"Inviting the simulation team that has been so integral in integrating communication, teamwork and patient safety across the Harvard system, is part of a strategic plan towards creating a centre of excellence within the School of Nursing and Midwifery in simulation-based learning."
More than 20 participants from a range of disciplines attended the course, with some flying in from interstate.
"Among nursing and midwifery academics and clinical facilitators, we had a medical doctor, paramedic, occupational therapist and a forensic scientist - all interested in and practicing simulation-based learning," Dr Davies said.
Dr Lon Setnik, Director for Clinical Programs at the Center for Medical Simulation, with participants of the training course.
A leader in the field of simulation for more than 25 years, Dr Jenny Rudolph said the course contributed to a growing community of practice in simulation in Western Australia.
"This marks the second time we've partnered on this instructor training, and it reflects our shared commitment to shaping the future of healthcare education," Dr Rudolph said.
"ECU and the Center for Medical Simulation are part of a shared journey - a journey of learning, collaboration, and impact.
"Together, we are investing in the excellence of our teaching, the safety of our learning environments, and the future of healthcare in the region."
To learn more about simulated training at ECU's School of Nursing and Midwifery contact Dr Hugh Davies.
