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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
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
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
Agitated Older Adult in Long Term Care
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
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
Interventional radiology Portacath Insertion (VR)
Scenario/simulation
September 8, 2023
Authors:
Lisa Kirk RN BSN MHS, Douglas College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Oncology
Modalities: Extended reality (virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality), Video
Pediatric Resuscitation
Scenario/simulation
August 30, 2023
Interprofessional: No
Fields / disciplines: Emergency / trauma
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Initiation and Maintenance of Mechanical Ventilation
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
Fanshawe College, Respiratory Therapy Program
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Communication, Critical care, Team Collaboration
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Responding to an Injured Worker
Scenario/simulation
December 14, 2023
Authors:
Allan Prost RRT Instructor SAIT; Terri Nixon ACP Instructor SAIT; Blair Lindsay ACP, BHSc, MA Instructor SAIT
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Primary care / community care / family practice
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Transfusion Medicine: Antibody Investigation
Scenario/simulation
July 31, 2023
Authors:
Tammy Hardie BA. MLT. CAE., Kal Randhawa MEd. MLT., Michelle Wong BSc. BMLSc. MLT.
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Transfusion Science
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
COVID-19 Scenario & Guide for Hospital Preparedness
Scenario/simulation
March 12, 2020
Authors:
Jared Baylis, MD, FRCPC, Kelowna General Hospital
JoAnne Slinn, RN, MN, ENC(C), UBC / Interior Health Authority
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Field / discipline: Critical care, Emergency / trauma, Mass casualty & triage
Modality: Manikin-based
Moulage Techniques for Simulation
Authoring/administration tool
December 4, 2015
Authors:
Barry Robinson
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Emergency / trauma, Mass casualty & triage, Medical, Public/community health & health promotion
Modalities: Hybrids or blended simulation, Moulage, Standardized/simulated patients or real patients
Difficult Intubation – ICU
Scenario/simulation
April 21, 2016
Authors:
Dr Rob Fingland, Lion’s Gate Hospital, Vancouver Coastal Health
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Critical care
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
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
Hypovolemic shock in a postoperative patient
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Margaret Verkuyl, Centennial College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Medical, Surgical
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Mental Health Group Therapy: Mental Status Assessment and Therapeutic Communication
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Paula Mastrilli, George Brown College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Mental health
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
Anaphylaxis
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
COPD Incorporating High Flow and Palliation
Scenario/simulation
August 24, 2023
Authors:
Christine Hernando, RN MN, Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Interprofessional: Yes
Language: English
Field / discipline: Medical, Palliative & end-of-life care
Modality: Manikin-based