Simulation Instructor Development: Debriefing - Beyond the Basics - November 4, 2025

Rochester, MN US
November 4, 2025

Course Directors: Diana Kelm, M.D. & Usha Asirvatham, M.S.N., RN, NPD-BC, CHSE

This In-person advanced debriefing course is intended to meet the needs of simulation facilitators who wish to elevate their debriefing skills for better learning outcomes. Using a combination of interactive and immersive curriculum, this course will focus on enriching debriefing facilitation knowledge and skills to foster transfer of learning and address challenges in debriefing as well as to reflect on their own practices for professional development. Enrollment is limited to encourage engagement of all attendees.


Course Prerequisites
Participants should have taken the basic simulation instructor course or should be able to obtain exemption through documentation of significant prior simulation and debriefing experience.
Part of the learning includes completion of an online module before the course.
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Calendar Invite: Package icon Simulation Instructor Development Debriefing; Beyond the Basics November 2025.zip

Target Audience

Nurses, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Respiratory Therapists, Paramedics and any other discipline interested in using simulation for education, assessment, research or systems improvement. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Articulate elements of effective debriefing in health care simulations
  • Analyze the use of various debriefing techniques and styles suitable for various simulation-based learning experiences.
  • Discuss advanced concepts such as facilitating debriefing for transfer of learning and beyond classrooms.
  • Demonstrate advanced debriefing skills including effective conversations, critical inquiry, and being an inquisitive facilitator
  • Demonstrate ability to debrief a debriefer.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.50 ANCC
  • 6.50 Attendance
Event starts: 
11/04/2025 - 8:00am
Event ends: 
11/04/2025 - 5:00pm
Cost:
$450.00
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Simulation Instructor Development: Debriefing - Beyond the Basics - 2025
Mayo Clinic
150 3rd Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
United States

The Simulation Instructor Development: Debriefing - Beyond the Basics is held in the Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center, which is located on the main floor of the Stabile Building, 150 Third St. SW, Rochester, Minnesota. It is easily accessible by skyway and the pedestrian subway that connects Mayo Clinic to shops, restaurants, and hotels.

The Stabile Building can be found on page four of the campus map (PDF). Learn about travel information and lodging options in Rochester, Minnesota.

 

Travel

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Course Directors
Diana Kelm, M.D.
Usha Asirvatham, M.S.N., RN, NPD-BC, CHSE


Faculty
Diana Kelm, M.D.
Usha Asirvatham, M.S.N., RN, NPD-BC, CHSE
Jane Clobes, M.S.N., R.N.
 

Planning group
Diana Kelm, M.D.
Usha Asirvatham, M.S.N., RN, NPD-BC, CHSE
Jane Clobes, M.S.N., R.N. CHSE
Alexander Finch, M.D.
Stephanie Holst, RRT
Matthew Tentis, P.A.-C.
Jodi Thoreson 

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s):

AMA
The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 6.50 ANCC contact hours. 

Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

Available Credit

  • 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.50 ANCC
  • 6.50 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$450.00
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