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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
End of Life Care: Breaking Bad News
Scenario/simulation
July 8, 2015
Authors:
Jeanne Falabi-Bakinde, RN, BScN, MSc., University of Ottawa
Monique Maisonneuve, RN, BScN, MEd, University of Ottawa
Diane Alain, RN, BscInf, M.Ed
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Palliative & end-of-life care
Modalities: Manikin-based, Standardized/simulated patients or real patients
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
Geriatric Suicide Awareness
Scenario/simulation
September 25, 2023
Authors:
Kristen Riberdy RN, BScN, MEd, CHSE, Seneca College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Geriatric, Mental health
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
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
Cardiovascular shock in the infant (from Coarctation of the Aorta)
Scenario/simulation
May 13, 2021
Authors:
Katalina Ong, MD, McMaster University
Alim Nagji, MD CCFP-EM DRCPSC, McMaster University / Joseph Brant Hospital
Meenatchi Ranganathan, MD FRCPC, McMaster University / Joseph Brant Hospital
James Leung, MD FRCPC, McMaster University / McMaster Children’s Hospital
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Field / discipline: Emergency / trauma, Pediatrics / child & family
Modality: Manikin-based
Client and Family Centred Care – Partnership
Scenario/simulation
August 24, 2015
Authors:
Kathryn Parker, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hosptial
Darlene Hubley, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hosptial
Laura Williams, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hosptial
Amir Karmali, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hosptial
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Pediatrics / child & family
Modality: 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
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
Anaphylaxis – Adult
Scenario/simulation
June 30, 2016
Authors:
Michelle Connell, RN,BSN, Vancouver Coastal Health – Lion’s Gate Hospital Emergency Dept
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Emergency / trauma
Modality: Manikin-based
Patient and Family Centred Care – Quality of Care
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
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
Pediatric Resuscitation
Scenario/simulation
August 30, 2023
Interprofessional: No
Fields / disciplines: Emergency / trauma
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
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
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
Vital Signs Assessment in an Acute Care Setting
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Debbie Kahler, Centennial College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Medical Assistance in Dying: The Hours Leading up to the Procedure
Scenario/simulation
September 25, 2023
Authors:
Kristen Riberdy RN, BScN, MEd, CHSE, Seneca College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Palliative & end-of-life care
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
Embolie pulmonaire (Cas 782 de Body Interact, 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