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ARDS / Pneumothorax
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2016
Authors:
Heather Epp, RN,BSN, Vancouver Coastal Health – Lion’s Gate Hospital ICU
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Critical care
Modality: Manikin-based
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 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
Complex medical calls involving multiple symptoms (Body Interact Case 793, Fatima Badiwe)
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Andrew Cawston, John Abbott College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Medical, Surgical
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) Positive Simulation
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Chris Ward, MEd, MLT
Michelle Ta, BSc, MLT
Amanda VanSpronsen, University of Alberta
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Transfusion Science
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Fire in the Operating Room
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
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
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
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
Simulation Session Booking and Planning Form
Authoring/administration tool
March 25, 2015
Authors:
Phoebe Lam, M.Ed, H.BSc, RRT, AA, FCSRT, University Health Network
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Anesthesia / peri-anesthesia care, Critical care, Emergency / trauma, Gerontology / geriatrics / aging, Mass casualty & triage, Medical, Mental health, Neonatal, Obstetrics & maternal-child, Palliative & end-of-life care, Pathology and Histotechnology, Pediatrics / child & family, Primary care / community care / family practice, Public/community health & health promotion, Radiology & diagnostic imaging, Rehabilitation & restorative care, Reproductive & gynecology, Surgical
Modalities: Extended reality (virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality), Hybrids or blended simulation, Manikin-based, Moulage, Organic tissues (cadavers/animals), Role-playing, Standardized/simulated patients or real patients, Task trainer, Video, Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
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
Respiratory care for an adult in respiratory distress in the emergency room (BI case 1396)
Scenario/simulation
June 12, 2025
Authors:
France Parker, registered respiratory therapist, laboratory technologist in the Thérapie respiratoire program at Collège La Cité, La Cité.
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Emergency / trauma, Medical
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
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
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
Prenatal Complications: Recognition and Management of Pre-Eclampsia
Scenario/simulation
August 16, 2023
Authors:
Chris Hillary, RN, BSN, MHSE, Selkirk College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Primary care / community care / family practice, Reproductive & gynecology
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Gas Chromatography: From Sample Preparation to Data Interpretation
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Michele Sykes, Red River College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Biochemistry
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
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
Resolving Inadequate Sample Submissions in a Clinical Laboratory
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Kendra Jacobsen, Saskatchewan Polytech
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
Postpartum Assessment (Body Interact Case 780, Asma Badiwe)
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Danaiet Teame, Mount Royal University
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Obstetrics & maternal-child
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient