Creating an Interactive Online Simulation Orientation Module

Abstract : Current simulation best practices require learners to be oriented to the simulation area, processes, and equipment. A medical-surgical course had three simulation scenarios over two days with a lengthy orientation for half of the first day. To implement a fourth scenario, the orientation session needed to be shortened. This presentation aims to describe a project whose purpose was to develop an interactive online simulation orientation SCORM module for junior BSN students in a medical/surgical course, thereby, decreasing the amount of time spent orienting learners to simulation processes and ground rules. The theoretical foundations guiding this project were the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (Prebriefing Standard) and the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning. The module was developed using Adobe Captivate and included key components of a simulation session, prioritization methods, learner roles, ground rules of simulation, and a knowledge assessment quiz that allowed multiple attempts to achieve a score of 100%. The online simulation orientation module was published in the learning management system medical-surgical course where it would be available for learners to complete before the first day of simulation. The learners provided verbal feedback in the pre-briefing sessions on the first day of the simulation, indicating that the module helped orient them to the processes and ground rules of the simulation experience. The time saved from implementing the online orientation module allowed time for an additional simulation experience to be added to the course. Lessons learned and recommendations will be discussed.

Please include a short summary of your presentation that highlights why an attendee would want to participate in your session.: This presenations describes the purpose, methods, and implementation of an online simulation orientation SCORM module into a medical-surgical course for junior BSN students.