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Pediatric Communication in the Field
Scenario/simulation
September 20, 2023
Authors:
Erin Bons, Loyalist College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Communication
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Adapting Communication as Cardiac Sonographers: Challenging or Complex Patient Scenarios
Scenario/simulation
January 23, 2025
Authors:
Jacqueline Wheatley, DMS, RDCS, FASE (she/her), Mohawk College
Babitha Thampinathan, CRCS, RDCS, FASE (she/her), Mohawk College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Communication, Radiology & diagnostic imaging, Sonography, Team Collaboration, Ultrasound
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Informed Consent and Basic Patient Communication for Students Performing Cardiac Sonography
Scenario/simulation
January 23, 2025
Authors:
Jacqueline Wheatley, DMS, RDCS, FASE (she/her), Mohawk College
Babitha Thampinathan, CRCS, RDCS, FASE (she/her), Mohawk College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Communication, Radiology & diagnostic imaging, Sonography, Ultrasound
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
Communication: Geriatric Virtual Simulation
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Rebecca Fullarton, University of New Brunswick
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
A Virtual Simulation Game on the Communication of Laboratory Results
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Helene-Marie Goulding, Ontario Tech University
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Paramedic Scene Management
Scenario/simulation
September 25, 2023
Authors:
Manpreet Uppal, ACP & Dawn Brownschlaige, ACP, BScHS, BScN, Keyano College
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Emergency / trauma
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Clinical Skills for Sonographers: PPE, Sterile Technique, and Communication
Scenario/simulation
February 5, 2025
Authors:
Richelle Nanninga, BHSc, CRGS, CRCS – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Ultrasound
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Interprofessional Communication During Difficult Situations
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Sandra Goldsworthy, Nipissing University
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
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
Motivational Interviewing for Smoking Cessation
Scenario/simulation
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
Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation
Scenario/simulation
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
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
Working in Teams: Communication
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Erica Cambly, University of Toronto
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Multiple/General
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Cultural Safety for Indigenous People in Healthcare
Scenario/simulation
February 3, 2025
Authors:
Teresa Evans MN, Northwestern Polytechnic
Karen Oostra, MSN, Northwestern Polytechnic
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Communication, Obstetrics & maternal-child, Reproductive & gynecology, Team Collaboration, Ultrasound
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Goals of Care Conversation
Scenario/simulation
January 30, 2025
Authors:
Kristal Lawson MN, BN, RN, BScKin, ACCN-ER, CCSNE
Sarah Beckman RN, MSN-NE, BScAg
Leana Forsyth RN, MN
Lyndsay McBride RN, BN
Erin Murdoch MN, RN, GNC(C), CCNE
Una Weich MN, BN, RN
Candice Henson MScN, BN, RN, CCCI, BA LAST
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: 2SLGBTQI+, Communication, Palliative & end-of-life care
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Responding to Changes in Patient Status
Scenario/simulation
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
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
Hospital transfer
Scenario/simulation
May 9, 2024
Authors:
Mike Gamble ACP
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Field / discipline: Communication, Emergency / trauma
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient
Long-Term Care: Theraputic communication, de-escalation, debrief
Scenario/simulation
July 4, 2022
Authors:
Rebecca Fullarton, University of New Brunswick
Interprofessional: No
Language: English
Fields / disciplines: Gerontology / geriatrics / aging
Modality: Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient