This virtual simulation is designed to enhance sonography students’ clinical skills by focusing on sterile technique, PPE use, and effective communication. Learners will follow Emma, a sonographer, through a series of patient encounters, including an inpatient scan with contact and droplet precautions and assisting with an ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsy. Throughout the simulation, students will practice […]

The purpose of this simulation is to provide healthcare students an Indigenous perspective related to cultural safety and communication.  The virtual simulation highlights an Indigenous woman who is pregnant and her encounters with different members of the interprofessional team (sonographers, paramedics, and nurses) as she is transported to the hospital for an ultrasound and non-stress […]

Recognizing changes in a patient’s status and managing medical emergencies in diagnostic imaging is vital for ensuring patient safety, timely intervention, and effective care. Sonographers work closely with their patients and can notice adverse reactions or sudden changes in the patients’ health or behaviours. The sonographers’ ability to respond to these changes and take the […]

This scenario offers a detailed, interactive simulation that mimics the process of interacting with a patient within the context of a scrotal ultrasound. Students navigate through different stages of the procedure including pre- and post-procedure communication and actions. The simulation platform tracks their actions, offers real-time feedback, and assesses their performance based on accuracy in […]

This scenario focuses on a case-based scrotal sonogram. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers must analyze complex cases and communicate findings appropriately and accurately to the interpreting physician. Sonographers are required to provide accurate and relevant answers to the clinical question as proposed on a request for a sonogram. In this Virtual Simulation on Scrotal Pathology, participants are immersed […]

In this simulation, learners will encounter three patient scenarios that require adapting communication strategies. These scenarios are often experienced in the clinical setting by sonographers, and we hope to provide you with communication strategies that you can apply to similar challenging situations. The three scenarios are as follows: 1. De-escalating a frustrated patient, 2. Responding […]

In this simulation, learners will assess verbal and non-verbal aspects of patient communication throughout the patient intake, procedure explanation, medical history interview, and during the cardiac ultrasound exam. This simulation is intended to guide future sonographers in effective communication to ensure patients are informed and therefore better positioned to provide consent for the cardiac ultrasound […]

This simulation has been designed to focus on opportunities for learning. During the game, you will take on the role of Karley, a newly graduated sonographer. Embedded in your interaction with an obstetrical patient, will be a selection of 3 potential responses or decision points. How you respond will determine how your interaction unfolds. You […]

Review required technical skills for successful performance of endovaginal ultrasound.

A preceptor does not recognize that the student is becoming less receptive to feedback as the day goes on.

During an abdominal ultrasound, the patient is reacting poorly to the student‘s questions and is not being very cooperative.

Learn the importance of tailoring an ultrasound study based on the patient’s tolerance to endure the exam.

This scenario will focus on a case-based abdominal sonogram. As the diagnostic medical sonographer, the learner must analyze complex cases and communicate findings appropriately and accurately to the interpreting physician.

This scenario will providers learners with a deeper understanding of the unique challenges faced by trans and non-binary patients when accessing diagnostic imaging. Students will review definitions, terminology, and supportive communication strategies which will promote accessible and equitable care for everyone, regardless of gender expression or gender identity.