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Geriatric Suicide Awareness

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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

Chain of Custody Protocols

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July 31, 2023

Authors:

Tammy Hardie BA. MLT. CAE., BCIT

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

De-escalation of a patient with a prior history of bipolar disorder

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July 4, 2022

Authors:

Aileen Anderson, Saskatchewan Polytech

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Fields / disciplines: Mental health

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Adult Difficult Intubation – Failed Airway

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January 24, 2025

Authors:

  • Rewand Latvanen RRT, MEd

  • Lily Sun, RRT, BSc

  • Greg Donde RRT, MSc, FCSRT

  • 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

Palliative End Of Life Care

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July 4, 2022

Authors:

Karen Furlong, University of New Brunswick

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Fields / disciplines: Palliative & end-of-life care

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Feedback Leads to Conflict

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July 14, 2023

Authors:

Lee DuBois, MEd, BA Ad. Ed., CRGS, CRCS-AE, NAIT

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Fields / disciplines: Sonography

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Pediatric Resuscitation

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August 30, 2023

Authors:

  • Julie Brown RRT, MMSc, FCSRT

  • Rewand Latvanen RRT, BSc, MEdAd(c)

  • Dave Wall RRT, Med, CCAA, FCSRT

  • Yvonne Drasovean RRT, MEd, FCSRT

  • Greg Donde RRT, MSc, FCSRT

  • Gary Sullivan MSc, BEd, LSLD

  • Tania Killian BSCN, BEd, MED, RN, CCN

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Fields / disciplines: Emergency / trauma

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Pediatric Abdominal Assessment

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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

Responding to Changes in Patient Status

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January 29, 2025

Authors:

Lee DuBois, MEd., BA Ad. Ed., CRGS, CRCS-AE – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Field / discipline: Communication, Ultrasound

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Care of a Patient at End-of-Life

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July 4, 2022

Authors:

Erica Cambly, RN MN CCNE, CCSNE, University of Toronto

Laura Fairley, RN MN CHPCN(C), CCHN(C), University of Toronto

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Fields / disciplines: Palliative & end-of-life care

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Motivational Interviewing for Smoking Cessation

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February 22, 2025

Authors:

Sandra Biesheuvel, BSc, RRT CTE, FCSRT

Louise Chartrand, RRT PhD

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Field / discipline: Communication, Primary care / community care / family practice

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Respiratory Distress and Oxygen Titration (Body Interact Case 783, Mohamad Saad)

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July 4, 2022

Authors:

Sandra Goldsworthy, Nipissing University

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Fields / disciplines: Emergency / trauma

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Head to toe assessment (Body Interact Case 778, Abel Tarik)

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July 4, 2022

Authors:

Danaiet Teame, Mount Royal University

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: Reading and Interpretation

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July 4, 2022

Authors:

Lori Cucheron, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Fields / disciplines: Microbiology

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Molecular Medicine Techniques: Scene of the Crime

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July 4, 2022

Authors:

Lori Cucheron, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Fields / disciplines: Microbiology

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Home Care Visit

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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

Patient with Pulmonary Embolism (VR)

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July 4, 2022

Authors:

Sandra Goldsworthy, Nipissing University
Adapted by Collège d’Alma

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Field / discipline: Medical, Surgical

Modalities: Extended reality (virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality), Video

Management of a Pneumothorax (Neonate)

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March 10, 2025

Authors:

Kristen Armstrong, MScHQ, BSc., RRT,
Maria Bassant RRT,
Helena Herman, RRT,

Fleming College

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Field / discipline: Medical, Neonatal, Team Collaboration

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Medical Assistance in Dying: The Hours Leading up to the Procedure

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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

Mental Health Response in the Community

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July 11, 2023

Authors:

Osinga, M., Mormul, S., & Sherrer, M.

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Fields / disciplines: Mental health

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

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