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Care of the older adult experiencing hospitalization
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Erica Cambly RN MN CCNE, CCSNE, University of Toronto
Laura Fairley, RN MN CHPCN(C) CCHN(C)
Sarah Johnston RN MN
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Gerontology / geriatrics / aging
Modalities: Extended reality (virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality), Video
Histology Embedding: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Vivian Le, BSc MLS, University of Alberta
Amanda VanSpronsen, University of Alberta
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Pathology and Histotechnology
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
What’s Wrong with Simon?: An interprofessional Paediatric Simulation
Scenario/simulation
December 5, 2025
Authors:
George Brown College
Elizabeth Hanna, MHSc, Reg CASLPO
K. Susan A’Court, RN, BScN, MEd
Kate Parker, CHSE
Paula Mastrilli, RN, PhD
Wendy Ellis, RN, PhD
SickKids Hospital
Emily Louca, MALEAD, RRT
Seona Dunbar, RN, BScN, MN
Maite Browning, RN, BscN, BMSc, MEd(c) , A-EMCA
Jabeen Fayyaz, MD, DCH, MCPS, FCPS , MHPE, PhD(c) Simulation
Rafael Velasquez, BCoSc, CCNA and Network+ certifications
Michener Institute
Jordan Holmes, MA, MRT(N), CHSE
Roger Chow, Simulationist
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Field / discipline: Multiple/General, Pediatrics / child & family
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Neurological assessment (Body Interact Case 781, Abel Tarik)
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Danaiet Teame, Mount Royal University
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Drug testing bench : an intro into mass spectrometry
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Brady Rose, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Biochemistry
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Mass Spectrometry: Troubleshooting
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Michele Sykes, Red River College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Biochemistry
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Intra-operative hypoxemia & tension pneumothorax
Scenario/simulation
April 29, 2015
Authors:
Pam Morgan, MD FRCPC, Dept of Anesthesia, Women’s College Hospital, University of Toronto
Jordan Tarshis, MD FRPCP, Dept of Anesthesia, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Field / discipline: Anesthesia / peri-anesthesia care, Surgical
Modality: Manikin-based
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
Complicated Airway Intubation (VR)
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Mike Gamble, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Brett Pituka, PCP
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Emergency / trauma
Modalities: Extended reality (virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality), Video
Multi-Trauma: Multiple Vehicle Collision
Scenario/simulation
July 8, 2015
Authors:
Susan Eldred, RN,BScN, PhD candidate, University of Ottawa, Algonquin College
Shelley Clarke, RN, BScN , University of Ottawa, Algonquin College
Heather Macmillan, RN, BScN, University of Ottawa, Algonquin College
Shawna Watt, RN, BScN, University of Ottawa
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Emergency / trauma, Mass casualty & triage, Obstetrics & maternal-child
Modalities: Manikin-based, Standardized/simulated patients or real patients
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
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
Molecular Medicine Techniques: Scene of the Crime
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
Situation awareness assessment in patient deterioration simulations
Assessment/evaluation tool
March 4, 2016
Authors:
Patrick Lavoie, RN, PhD candidate, Université de Montréal
Sylvie Cossette, RN, PhD, Université de Montréal
Jacinthe Pepin, RN, PhD, Université de Montréal
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Critical care, Medical, Surgical
Modalities: Manikin-based, Role-playing, Standardized/simulated patients or real patients
Head to toe assessment (Body Interact Case 778, Abel Tarik)
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Danaiet Teame, Mount Royal University
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
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
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
STEMI protocol
Scenario/simulation
August 24, 2023
Authors:
Christine Hernando, RN MN, Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Emergency / trauma, Medical
Modality: Manikin-based
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