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Patient with Pulmonary Embolism (VR)
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Sandra Goldsworthy, Nipissing University
Adapted by Collège d’Alma
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Medical, Surgical
Modalities: Extended reality (virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality), Video
Adapting Communication as Cardiac Sonographers: Challenging or Complex Patient Scenarios
Scenario/simulation
January 23, 2025
Authors:
Jacqueline Wheatley, DMS, RDCS, FASE (she/her), Mohawk College
Babitha Thampinathan, CRCS, RDCS, FASE (she/her), Mohawk College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Communication, Radiology & diagnostic imaging, Sonography, Team Collaboration, Ultrasound
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Head to toe assessment (Body Interact Case 778, Abel Tarik)
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Danaiet Teame, Mount Royal University
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: Reading and Interpretation
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Lori Cucheron, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Microbiology
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Pediatric supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
Scenario/simulation
April 1, 2015
Authors:
Elaine Ng, MD, FRCPC, SickKids
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Emergency / trauma, Pediatrics / child & family
Modality: Manikin-based
Interprofessional Attitudes Scale (IPAS)
Assessment/evaluation tool
December 4, 2015
Authors:
Jeffrey Norris, Staff Physician, Saint Vincent de Paul Village Family Health Center
Joan Carpenter
Jaqueline Eaton
Jia-Wen Guo
Madeline Lasche
Marjorie Pett
Donald Blumenthal
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Anesthesia / peri-anesthesia care, Critical care, Emergency / trauma, Gerontology / geriatrics / aging, Mass casualty & triage, Medical, Mental health, Neonatal, Obstetrics & maternal-child, Palliative & end-of-life care, Pathology and Histotechnology, Pediatrics / child & family, Primary care / community care / family practice, Radiology & diagnostic imaging, Rehabilitation & restorative care, Reproductive & gynecology, Surgical
Initiation and Maintenance of Mechanical Ventilation
Scenario/simulation
January 24, 2025
Authors:
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Rewand Latvanen RRT, MEd
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Lily Sun, RRT, BSc
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Greg Donde RRT, MSc, FCSRT
Fanshawe College, Respiratory Therapy Program
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Communication, Critical care, Team Collaboration
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Home Care Visit
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
The Canadian Institute for Seniors Care, Conestoga College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Gerontology / geriatrics / aging
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
SimCanada Community Scenario Template
Authoring/administration tool
February 13, 2020
Authors:
Tim Willett, MD, MMEd, Simulation Canada
Bruce Ballon, MD, FRCPC, SIM-one
Marie McEwan, RN, Durham College / Unversity of Ontario Institute of Technology
Amy Nakajima, MD, FRCPC, Bruyere Continuing Care
Julie Rivers, RN, BScN, MAEd, Loyalist College
Luc Simard, ACP, Collège Boréal
Cathy Smith, PhD, University of Toronto
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Field / discipline: Anesthesia / peri-anesthesia care, Critical care, Emergency / trauma, Gerontology / geriatrics / aging, Mass casualty & triage, Medical, Mental health, Neonatal, Obstetrics & maternal-child, Palliative & end-of-life care, Pathology and Histotechnology, Pediatrics / child & family, Primary care / community care / family practice, Public/community health & health promotion, Radiology & diagnostic imaging, Rehabilitation & restorative care, Reproductive & gynecology, Surgical
Modalities: Extended reality (virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality), Hybrids or blended simulation, Manikin-based, Moulage, Organic tissues (cadavers/animals), Role-playing, Standardized/simulated patients or real patients, Task trainer, Video, Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
PEARLS for Systems Integration Debriefing Tool
Assessment/evaluation tool
June 13, 2019
Authors:
Mirette Dube, RRT MSc, Alberta Health Services
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Anesthesia / peri-anesthesia care, Critical care, Emergency / trauma, Gerontology / geriatrics / aging, Mass casualty & triage, Medical, Mental health, Neonatal, Obstetrics & maternal-child, Palliative & end-of-life care, Pathology and Histotechnology, Pediatrics / child & family, Primary care / community care / family practice, Public/community health & health promotion, Radiology & diagnostic imaging, Rehabilitation & restorative care, Reproductive & gynecology, Surgical
Modalities: Hybrids or blended simulation, Manikin-based, Standardized/simulated patients or real patients, Task trainer
Communication During NRP and in NICU
Scenario/simulation
March 6, 2025
Authors:
Treena Hanschke BSc RRT
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Communication, Neonatal
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Adult Type 1 Diabetes
Scenario/simulation
March 17, 2015
Authors:
Jane Tyerman, RN, PhD, Trent University
Meaghen Regts, RN, BScN, MHSc, Trent University
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Medical
Modality: Manikin-based
Delirium
Scenario/simulation
November 28, 2023
Authors:
Erica Cambly
Interprofessional: No
Language: Français
Fields / disciplines: Mental health
Modality: Extended reality (virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality)
MMR Vaccine Hesitancy
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Marian Luctkar-Flude, Queen’s University
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Multiple/General, Primary care / community care / family practice, Public/community health & health promotion
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Pulmonary embolism (Body Interact Case 782, Isabel Roberston)
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Sandra Goldsworthy, Nipissing University
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Medical, Surgical
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Teaching Spirometry to a Postoperative Patient
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Lynne Neis, NorQuest College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Medical, Surgical
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Clinical Skills for Sonographers: PPE, Sterile Technique, and Communication
Scenario/simulation
February 5, 2025
Authors:
Richelle Nanninga, BHSc, CRGS, CRCS – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Ultrasound
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Multidisciplinary Office Cardiac Arrest Emergency Scenario
Scenario/simulation
March 25, 2015
Authors:
Dominic Giuliano, BSc, DC, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
David Starmer, BSc, MHS, DC, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Field / discipline: Emergency / trauma, Medical, Primary care / community care / family practice, Public/community health & health promotion, Rehabilitation & restorative care
Modalities: Manikin-based, Standardized/simulated patients or real patients
COVID-19 Scenario & Guide for Hospital Preparedness
Scenario/simulation
March 12, 2020
Authors:
Jared Baylis, MD, FRCPC, Kelowna General Hospital
JoAnne Slinn, RN, MN, ENC(C), UBC / Interior Health Authority
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Field / discipline: Critical care, Emergency / trauma, Mass casualty & triage
Modality: Manikin-based
Multi-patient Prioritization of Care
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Leslie Graham, Durham College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient