CLNTEACH X228 - Advancing Your Clinical Teaching (12): Using Teaching Simulations
Dr. Sheryl Pfeil, Medical Director of the Ohio State University College of Medicine Clinical Skills Center and Professor of Internal Medicine, developed this module to introduce educators to the importance of clinical simulation. The module discusses the importance of using simulation to increase opportunities for deliberate practice. It introduces the different types of simulations, including task training, standardized patients, and high-fidelity simulation—comparing them and determining how each is best utilized.
Delivery Options
Online, Self-Paced:
This course is delivered fully online with no scheduled class sessions or due dates. Learners may register at any time and complete the course at their own pace.
Time to Completion
This course is estimated to take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Learners must complete all required module content and any associated assessments to receive a certificate of completion and CME credit.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Computer or tablet that supports the most recent web browser versions and can play video content
- Recommended browsers: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
What You’ll Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the value of clinical simulation in enhancing teaching and learning
- Differentiate between types of simulation: task trainers, standardized patients, and high-fidelity simulators
- Select appropriate simulation methods for specific educational goals
What You’ll Earn
- 1.0 CME credit
- A certificate of completion issued by The Ohio State University
Additional Information
If you are an Ohio State University or Nationwide Children's Hospital employee, you are eligible for a promotion code that waives this course's cost. If you are interested in obtaining the promotion code, please fill out the following short form:
Contact Us
For questions about enrollment, payment options, technology support, or course records, please contact our Enrollment Support team. Inquiries are typically answered within 24 business hours.
For questions about course content or learning objectives, please contact ScarletCanvasMedEd@osumc.edu