Health Sciences Professor how-to

How to Run a Clinical Simulation

Simulation builds safe skills.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Simulation builds safe skills. In short: set; prepare; brief, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Set objectives.

  2. Prepare the scenario.

  3. Brief students.

  4. Run the simulation.

  5. Observe and take notes.

  6. Debrief thoroughly.

Safety reminders for health sciences professors

  • Follow clinical safety and infection control
  • Supervise students closely
  • Protect patient privacy
  • Follow research ethics

Preceptor · Clinical rotation · Simulation lab · OSCE · Accreditation · Competency: see the full health sciences professor glossary.

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