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Flow Cytometry in a Hematology Analyzer
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Emily Chen, British Columbia Institute of Technology
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Hematology
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Cardiac Arrest due to Blocked Airway
Scenario/simulation
February 18, 2016
Authors:
Karen Schafer, VCH
Dr Rob Fingland, VCH
Karen Mayo, VCH
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Critical care
Modality: Manikin-based
Essential COVID-19 Skills Training for Health Care Workers
Scenario/simulation
December 22, 2020
Authors:
Cynthia Baker, RN, PhD, Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing
Marian Luctkar-Flude, RN, PhD, CCSNE, Queen’s University & Canadian Alliance of Nurse Educators Using Simulation (CAN-Sim)
Jane Tyerman, RN, PhD, CCSNE, University of Ottawa & Canadian Alliance of Nurse Educators Using Simulation (CAN-Sim)
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Critical care, Emergency / trauma, Gerontology / geriatrics / aging, Medical
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Safety First: A Worksite Safety Inspection Challenge
Scenario/simulation
July 12, 2023
Authors:
Valentin Villatoro, M. Ed., B.Sc (MLS), MLT, NAIT
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Medical Labratory
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Surgical Discharge Teaching
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Allyson M Cooper, Red River College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Medical, Surgical
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Antibody Elutions -Positive DAT
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Amanda VanSpronsen, University of Alberta
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Transfusion Science
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Evaluation for the Administration of Medication (VR)
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Adapted to virtual reality by Collège d’Alma.
Based on a simulation originally created by:
Louise-Andrée Brien, BSc MSc CCSNE, Université de Montréal
Karine Rolland, BSc MSc, Université de Montréal
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Medical, Surgical
Modalities: Extended reality (virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality), Video
Blood Cultures
Scenario/simulation
July 14, 2023
Authors:
Helene-Marie Goulding MA, BAHSc, MLT, Ontario Tech University
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Initiation of Non-Invasive Ventilation for Respiratory Distress
Scenario/simulation
February 5, 2025
Authors:
Travis Murphy RRT, Bsc., MSc; Canadore College
Darren Brownrigg, RRT, BKin; Canadore College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Critical care, Emergency / trauma, Medical
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Functional Assessment of the Older Adult
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Paula Mastrilli, George Brown College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Gerontology / geriatrics / aging
Modality: 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
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
Pediatric Respiratory Distress
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Allyson M Cooper, Red River College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Pediatrics / child & family
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Supporting Clinical Student Success – A Scenario for New Faculty
Scenario/simulation
May 19, 2021
Authors:
Sandra Nadelson, RN, MSN, MSEd, PhD, CHSE, University of Central Arkansas
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modalities: Standardized/simulated patients or real patients, Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Chain of Custody Protocols
Scenario/simulation
July 31, 2023
Authors:
Tammy Hardie BA. MLT. CAE., BCIT
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
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
Assessing suicide risk & responding
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Salima Bano Virani, Centennial College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Mental health
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Patient with difficulty breathing
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Philippe La Rivière, Red River College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Emergency / trauma
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
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
Difficult Intubation
Scenario/simulation
January 24, 2025
Authors:
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Rewand Latvanen RRT, MEd
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Lily Sun, RRT, BSc
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Greg Donde RRT, MSc, FCSRT
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Fanshawe College, Respiratory Therapy Program
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Anesthesia / peri-anesthesia care, Clinical Procedures, Emergency / trauma, Resuscitation, Team Collaboration
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient