Improving Simulation Instructional Methods (iSIM) February 5-6 2026
Target Audience
Physicians
RN
Learning Objectives
5 February 2026 • Linking Theory and Best Practices in Healthcare Simulation o Explain key learning theories that underpin simulation education o Describe and provide examples of simulation features and uses that lead to effective learning • Design and Development Tools for Scenario Construction Part 1 o Outline process for designing and developing simulation training sessions o Review guidelines for developing defined measurable objectives • Design and Development Tools for Scenario Construction Part 2 o Discuss the use of different methods and technologies in medical simulation o Review templates and blueprints for simulation-based learning activity development • Scenario Equipment, Environment and Fidelity Selection o Discuss interrelationships between simulation equipment, environment, and fidelity. o Review simulation equipment, environment, and fidelity requirements as they relate to learner level, objectives, and logistics. o Select scenario equipment and environmental elements to achieve desired level of fidelity for simulation-based learning activities. • Assessment o Outline a systematic approach for choosing an assessment method o Review examples of checklists and rating scales and differentiate their key components • Feedback and Debriefing o Discuss feedback and its role in simulation. o Review debriefing methods for simulation activities. o Discuss fundamental strategies for debriefing learners. 6 February 2026 • Design and Development of Team-based Simulation o Review basic design and development elements for constructing a team training simulation activity. o Review and discuss the use of simulation technologies in team training healthcare simulations. o Compare and contrast the differences between clinical and team training simulations and review examples. • Scenario Equipment, Environments and Fidelity Selection for Team-based Simulations o Review relationships between simulation equipment, environment and fidelity with team training scenarios o Discuss simulation equipment, environment, and fidelity requirements as they relate to team’s level of experience o Select scenario equipment and environmental elements to achieve desired level of fidelity for team-based simulation activities • Assessing and Debriefing Teams o Describe differences in individual vs team assessment and debriefing. o Differentiate checklists and global rating scales for assessing team performance. o Discuss resources and examples of checklists and global rating scales for teams. o Describe strategies for assessing and debriefing teams using medical and non‐medical simulation scenarios.
Additional Information
CME ACCREDITATION AND DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Accreditation and credit designation
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 16.0 contact hours.
Other Healthcare Professionals
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 16.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

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