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Newborn Virtual Simulation
Scenario/simulation
May 19, 2021
Authors:
Kelly Hudder, RN, MScN, CHSE, Trent University
Kate Bushuk, RN, MScN, Markhum Stouffville Hospital
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Neonatal, Obstetrics & maternal-child
Modalities: Video, 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
Post Operative Assessment – Escalation of Care: The Physician Phone Call That Counts
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Renee Gordon, University of New Brunswick
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Medical, Surgical
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Pediatrics Physical Assessment
Scenario/simulation
August 30, 2023
Authors:
Allyson Cooper MN, RN, CCSNE, Kim Pinel BN, MEd, RN, CCSNE
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Pediatrics / child & family
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Phlebotomy (VR)
Scenario/simulation
October 27, 2023
Authors:
Julie Gagnon
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Clinical Procedures
Modalities: Extended reality (virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality), Video
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
Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation
Scenario/simulation
January 28, 2025
Authors:
Erin Choquette, BHSc., RRT., CRE., CTE. Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Clinical Procedures, Communication, Critical care, Medical, Team Collaboration
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Venous air or carbon dioxide embolus
Scenario/simulation
April 29, 2015
Authors:
Pam Morgan, MD FRCPC, Dept of Anesthesia, Women’s College Hospital, University of Toronto
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Field / discipline: Anesthesia / peri-anesthesia care, Surgical
Modality: Manikin-based
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
Modalities: Extended reality (virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality), Video
Feedback Leads to Conflict
Scenario/simulation
July 14, 2023
Authors:
Lee DuBois, MEd, BA Ad. Ed., CRGS, CRCS-AE, NAIT
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Sonography
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Collaboration and Teamwork- Interprofessional Communication During Difficult Situations
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Dr. Sandra Goldsworthy, PhD, RN, CCNC(C), CMSN(C), CCSNE Nipissing University
Dr. Tammie McParland, PhD, RN, CCNE, CCSNE, Nipissing University
Lisa Fasken, RN, Nipissing University
Dr. Barbara Wilson-Keates, PhD, RN, Athabasca University
Warren Fasken, RT
Travis Murphy, RRT, Canadore College
Samantha Murphy, RN, BScN, North Bay Regional Health Centre
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Respiratory Therapist Role in Collaborative End of Life Care and Terminal Extubation
Scenario/simulation
February 28, 2025
Authors:
Louise Chartrand RRT PhD, University of Manitoba
Sandra Biesheuvel, RRT, CTE, Msc, University of Manitoba
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Field / discipline: Critical care, Mental health, Palliative & end-of-life care, Team Collaboration
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Transfusion Reaction Investigation
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Emily Chen, British Columbia Institute of Technology
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Transfusion Science
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
Functional Assessment of the Older Adult
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Paula Mastrilli, RN, MScN, PhD (Nursing). George Brown College
Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing, George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario
Wendy Ellis, RN, MScN, PhD (Nursing)
Diane Pirner, RN,MScN, Phd (Nursing)
Lynn Haslam, RN, MScN, Phd (Nursing)
Alanna De Fry, RN, MScN, NP
Hanna Kim, RN, MScN
Yvonne Galbraith, RN, BFA, MMIE
Elena Malkova, Virtual Simulation Technologist
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Gerontology / geriatrics / aging
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
Compatibility Bench – Selecting Appropriate Blood Products
Scenario/simulation
July 12, 2023
Authors:
Rachel McKellar, BSc MLS, NAIT
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Medical Labratory
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
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
Basics of collecting a health history
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
Bacterial Pathogens By Body Site (Body Interact cases 777 and 786-792)
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Helene-Marie Goulding, Ontario Tech University
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Microbiology
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient