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Team Collaboration and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Scenario/simulation
September 12, 2023
Authors:
Ramesh Venkatesa Perumal, RN, PhD, CCME, CCSME, CNCC, Centennial College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Critical care, Emergency / trauma, Team Collaboration
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Client and Family Centred Care – Respect and Dignity
Scenario/simulation
August 24, 2015
Authors:
Kathryn Parker, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Darlene Hubley, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Laura Williams, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Amir Karmali, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Pediatrics / child & family
Modality: Standardized/simulated patients or real patients
Client and Family Centred Care – Information Sharing
Scenario/simulation
August 24, 2015
Authors:
Kathryn Parker, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Darlene Hubley, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Laura Williams, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Amir Karmali, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Pediatrics / child & family
Modality: Standardized/simulated patients or real patients
Palliative End Of Life Care
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Karen Furlong, University of New Brunswick
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Palliative & end-of-life care
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Supporting Trans and Non-binary Patients in Diagnostic Imaging
Scenario/simulation
July 11, 2023
Authors:
Meaghan Jefferson BHSc, MRT (DMS), RVT, CRGS, PME (cand.), Mohawk College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Radiology & diagnostic imaging
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Pediatric Communication in the Field
Scenario/simulation
September 20, 2023
Authors:
Erin Bons, Loyalist College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Communication
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Care of a Post-Operative Patient with an Epidural Pain Management System
Scenario/simulation
August 16, 2023
Authors:
Lisa Kirk, RN, BSN, MHST, Douglas College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Primary care / community care / family practice, Reproductive & gynecology
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
End-of-life: Home to Hospital
Scenario/simulation
December 4, 2015
Authors:
Judy Bornais, RN, BA, BScN, MSc, CDE, University of Windsor
Debbie Rickeard, RN, BA, BScN, MSN, CCRN, CNE, University of Windsor
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Emergency / trauma, Palliative & end-of-life care
Modalities: Manikin-based, Role-playing, Standardized/simulated patients or real patients
Global Rating Scale
Assessment/evaluation tool
March 30, 2015
Authors:
Tony Mallette, ACP, MEd, Lambton College
Walter Tavares, ACP, PhD, Centennial College
Rob Theriault, CCP, BHSc, Georgian College
Sylvain Boet, MD, MEd, PhD, University of Ottawa
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Critical care, Emergency / trauma, Gerontology / geriatrics / aging, Mass casualty & triage, Medical, Mental health, Neonatal, Obstetrics & maternal-child, Palliative & end-of-life care, Pediatrics / child & family, Primary care / community care / family practice
Modalities: Hybrids or blended simulation, Manikin-based, Role-playing, Standardized/simulated patients or real patients, Task trainer
Pre- and Post-Scrotal Ultrasound Interaction
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
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
Paramedic Response to Psychosis
Scenario/simulation
July 11, 2023
Authors:
Brockbank, B., Osinga, M., Mormul, S., & Sherrer, M
Interprofessional: No
Field / discipline: Emergency / trauma, Mental health
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
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
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
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
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
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
RT Role in Determination of Death by Neurologic Criteria
Scenario/simulation
February 19, 2025
Authors:
Travis Murphy RRT, BSc., MSc; Canadore College
Darren Brownrigg, RRT, BKin; Canadore College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Clinical Procedures, Communication, Critical care, Medical, Palliative & end-of-life care
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Pediatric Abdominal Assessment
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Valda Duke, MN NP, Centre for Nursing Studies
Denise Miller, BN RN MN, Centre for Nursing Studies
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Public/community health & health promotion
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient