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Responding to an active seizure – Unscored Version
Scenario/simulation
January 20, 2026
Authors:
Mike Gamble ACP
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Respiratory failure in a patient with coronavirus
Scenario/simulation
April 1, 2020
Authors:
Alim Nagji, MD CCFP-EM, Joseph Brant Hospital & McMaster University
Rabia Bana, MD MPH CCFP DTMH, McMaster University
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Emergency / trauma
Modality: Manikin-based
What’s Wrong with Simon?: An interprofessional Paediatric Simulation
Scenario/simulation
December 5, 2025
Authors:
George Brown College
Elizabeth Hanna, MHSc, Reg CASLPO
K. Susan A’Court, RN, BScN, MEd
Kate Parker, CHSE
Paula Mastrilli, RN, PhD
Wendy Ellis, RN, PhD
SickKids Hospital
Emily Louca, MALEAD, RRT
Seona Dunbar, RN, BScN, MN
Maite Browning, RN, BscN, BMSc, MEd(c) , A-EMCA
Jabeen Fayyaz, MD, DCH, MCPS, FCPS , MHPE, PhD(c) Simulation
Rafael Velasquez, BCoSc, CCNA and Network+ certifications
Michener Institute
Jordan Holmes, MA, MRT(N), CHSE
Roger Chow, Simulationist
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Field / discipline: Multiple/General, Pediatrics / child & family
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Responding to Changes in Patient Status
Scenario/simulation
January 29, 2025
Authors:
Lee DuBois, MEd., BA Ad. Ed., CRGS, CRCS-AE – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Communication, Ultrasound
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Processing of microbiology specimens
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
Hidden Compatibility – Emergency Blood Issue Protocol
Scenario/simulation
July 11, 2023
Authors:
Rachel McKellar, BSc (MLS) MLT
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Hematology
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Working in Teams: Communication
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Erica Cambly RN MN CCNE, Associate Professor, Teaching Stream
Laura Fairley, RN MN CHPCN(C) CHN(C), Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
Sarah Johnston RN MN, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
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Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Interventional radiology Portacath Insertion (VR)
Scenario/simulation
September 8, 2023
Authors:
Lisa Kirk RN BSN MHS, Douglas College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Oncology
Modalities: Extended reality (virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality), Video
Emergency call to the ski resort (Primary care)
Scenario/simulation
November 14, 2023
Authors:
Mike Gamble, NAIT
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Emergency / trauma, Resuscitation
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Introduction to Quality Control and Quality Assurance in the Clinical Laboratory
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Amanda VanSpronsen, University of Alberta
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Bullying in the Workplace
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Vanessa Klayh, University of Manitoba
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Histology Staining, Procedure and Quality Assurance Checks
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Amanda VanSpronsen, University of Alberta
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Pathology and Histotechnology
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Medication Administration and Safety Using Different Routes: Pediatric Population
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Lynne Neis, NorQuest College
Kristen Ouellet, NorQuest College
Jesse Goertzen, Tech Consultant and Scenario Co-Developer
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Answer the Clinical Question: Emergency Scrotal Ultrasound
Scenario/simulation
January 24, 2025
Authors:
Jane Brazeau-St. Germain, MMUS, DMS, CRGS, CRVS, RDMS, RVT, Cert. Ad. Ed.
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, Ottawa, Ontario.
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Ultrasound
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
A Fall in a Long-Term Care Home
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
Culturally Competent Care to a Patient with Post Operative Bleeding
Scenario/simulation
September 12, 2023
Authors:
Jobin Varghese, RN BScN MN, Centennial College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Surgical
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) requiring oxygen therapy and suctioning
Scenario/simulation
April 8, 2015
Authors:
Lindsay Beavers, PT, MPT, BSc.Kin, Universty of Toronto, St. Michael’s Hospital
Erin Miller, PT, MScPT, MHM, BHSc, Universty of Toronto, Toronto East General Hospital
Sharon Switzer-McIntyre, BPE, BScPT, MEd, PhD, University of Toronto
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Field / discipline: Critical care, Emergency / trauma, Medical
Modality: Manikin-based
Quality Control Troubleshooting Simulation
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Amanda Van Spronsen, University of Alberta
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Getting the Work Done on the Serum Protein Electrophoresis Bench
Scenario/simulation
July 11, 2023
Authors:
Brady Rose MLT, BSc. NAIT [email protected]; Lynnette Lahaie, MLT
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Transfusion Science
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Virtual Patient: A Fatigued Figure
Scenario/simulation
December 4, 2015
Authors:
Ayesha Malik, MSc, University of Toronto
Kiran Virdy, MD, University of Toronto
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Medical, Primary care / community care / family practice
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient