SIM Scenario Exchange

The Exchange is an open repository of resources, including free simulation scenarios, links to free virtual simulations, scenario development tools & templates, and assessment/evaluation tools. The Exchange fosters collaboration amongst simulationists for the sharing, improvement, and adaptation of resources. Learn more in the SIM Scenario Exchange™ FAQs and please considering sharing your work.

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Respiratory care for an adult in respiratory distress in the emergency room (BI case 1396)

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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

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

Initiation and Maintenance of Mechanical Ventilation

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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: Communication, Critical care, Team Collaboration

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

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

Communication During NRP and in NICU

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March 6, 2025

Authors:

Treena Hanschke BSc RRT

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Field / discipline: Communication, Neonatal

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

RT Role in Determination of Death by Neurologic Criteria

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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

Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation

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January 28, 2025

Authors:

Erin Choquette, BHSc., RRT., CRE., CTE. Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Field / discipline: Clinical Procedures, Communication, Critical care, Medical, Team Collaboration

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Initiation of Non-Invasive Ventilation for Respiratory Distress

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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

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

Respiratory Therapist Role in Collaborative End of Life Care and Terminal Extubation

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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

Respiratory care for an adult in respiratory distress on the medical ward (BI case 1375)

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June 11, 2025

Authors:

France Parker, thérapeute respiratoire enregistrée, technologue de laboratoire au sein du programme de Thérapie respiratoire au Collège La Cité.

 

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Fields / disciplines: Medical

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Neonatal Resuscitation and Surfactant Administration

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March 7, 2025

Authors:

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

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Field / discipline: Neonatal, Resuscitation

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Tracheostomy Discharge Planning

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March 17, 2025

Authors:

Erin Choquette BHSc,RRT, CRE, CTE
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Interprofessional: No

Language: English

Field / discipline: Multiple/General, Primary care / community care / family practice

Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

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