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ForwardSimulation Instructor Development: Comprehensive Course 2025
Course Directors: Dr. Diane Kelm M.D. and Usha Asirvatham, M.S.N., RN, NPD-BC, CHSE
This In-person, multidisciplinary, interactive course will prepare instructors for healthcare simulation education. During this three-day course, participants will learn the basic principles and elements of simulation-based education, design and implement simulation scenarios as well as procedural simulations and practice reflective debriefing skills. This course offers an experiential learning environment with a combination of didactic, practice and reflective feedback with the guidance of experienced Mayo Clinic Simulation Faculty.
Enrollment is limited to smaller group to encourage maximum engagement of all attendees.
Target Audience
Nurses, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Respiratory Therapists, Paramedics and any other discipline interested in using simulation of education, assessment, research or systems improvement.
Learning Objectives
Learners will:
- Describe fundamental concepts, elements, and best practices of healthcare simulation-based education (SBE)
- Discuss the concept of debriefing and the role reflective learning in simulation-based learning.
- Apply SBE concepts and skills learned to develop, facilitate, and debrief learner focused healthcare simulations that promote optimal learning and skill development.
- Discuss challenges and solutions related to healthcare simulations.
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.
The Simulation Instructor Development: Comprehensive Course 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.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Travel
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Faculty
Usha Asirvatham, M.S.N., RN, NPD-BC, CHSE
Diana Kelm, M.D.
Jessica Schoen, M.D.
Lauren Licatino, M.D.
Jeffrey Huang, MD
Planning group
Torrey Laack, M.D.
Daniel Anger (Paramedic)
Usha Asirvatham, M.S.N., RN-BC, CHSE
Jane Clobes, M.S.N., R.N., CHSE
Dr. Alexander Finch M.D.
Stephanie Holst, RRT
Dr. Diana Kelm M.D.
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
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.00 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 22.00 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
- 22.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 22.00 ANCC
- 22.00 Attendance
Mayo Clinic Personnel - You will be charged $3,000 if you do not cancel 2 weeks prior to the course start date! Contact us at thoreson.jodi@mayo.edu
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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