The purpose of this simulation is to provide healthcare students an Indigenous perspective related to cultural safety and communication.
The virtual simulation highlights an Indigenous woman who is pregnant and her encounters with different members of the interprofessional team (sonographers, paramedics, and nurses) as she is transported to the hospital for an ultrasound and non-stress test. This scenario is intended for students in nursing, paramedic, and sonography education.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this simulation, you will be able to:
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Recognize historical and systemic barriers Indigenous women face when accessing the healthcare system.
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Describe Indigenous perspectives on pregnancy and birth and culturally respectful approaches caring for an Indigenous pregnant woman.
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Demonstrate cultural safety and humility, incorporating appropriate practices when working with Indigenous patients.
Simulation Modality:
Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patientKeywords:
351, Affinity LearningCitation:
Evans T, Oostra K.. Cultural Safety for Indigenous People in Healthcare. Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2025. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/cultural-safety-for-indigenous-people-in-healthcare/.
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License:
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Target Learners
Interprofessional:
No
Profession:
Sonography
Levels:
Undergraduate / post-secondary
Fields / Disciplines:
Communication
Obstetrics & maternal-child
Reproductive & gynecology
Team Collaboration
Ultrasound