SIMQ: 20 Myths About Simulations

This course defines and describes the types of simulations utilized for clinical education in communication sciences and disorders (CSD). The learning theory behind simulation education will be presented, with the process and examples of debriefing specifically highlighted.
Please note: This course uses a different recorded format from most of our courses; arrows on the playbar must be used to progress through the course. When playback stops after the course introduction, use the right arrow key to progress to the second slide, where you can read the full playback instructions. Due to the nature of the development of this content, this course is best viewed on a tablet-sized screen or larger. Please plan your viewing experience accordingly.

This article explores the opportunities afforded by emerging technologies in virtual and augmented reality. Participants will be provided information about the current state of these immersive technologies and challenged to consider their potential use in clinical education. The article provides a mix of theory and practice, and presents information with the intent to stimulate ideas.

In 2016, the Council for Clinical Certification revised implementation language of Speech Language Pathology Standard V-B to allow for the use of simulations to count towards clinical clock hours. In this SimQ article, we will focus on the impact of this change and offer ways to assure that students are obtaining clinical clock hours in a manner that complies with the standard.

Guidelines for supervising and awarding clinical clock hours and observation hours in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) programs using Simucase are discussed in this course. Platform navigation and features, as well as procedures for pre-briefing, providing feedback, and debriefing students, are described. A rubric for analyzing the learner’s participation and engagement is also shared.

This course will review models for integrating Simucase into a Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD) program. The Simucase platform will be reviewed. Guidelines for supervision and awarding clinical hours will be discussed, and evidence-based debriefing methods will be presented. A rubric for analyzing the learner’s participation will be reviewed, and tools for assessing overall satisfaction with the simulation will be examined.