Foundations of Distance Simulation

Program Overview

The Foundations of Distance Simulation (HE-730-DL) is an 8-week online intensive program designed for healthcare professionals seeking to develop skills in distance simulation-based education. The program covers topics such as design, implementation, evaluation, and leadership of distance simulation programs, preparing participants to create transformational learning experiences in this field. Graduates will be equipped to pursue careers as distance simulation coordinators, instructors, researchers, or consultants.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Foundations of Distance Simulation (HE-730-DL) course is an 8-week online intensive program focusing on developing implementation science skills for creating transformational learning in the distance simulation-based education space.
• Objectives: The objectives of the program are to:
• Provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, develop, and implement distance simulation-based education programs.
• Help participants develop the ability to critically evaluate the effectiveness of distance simulation-based education programs.
• Prepare participants to lead and manage distance simulation-based education initiatives.
• Description: The program is designed for healthcare professionals who are interested in incorporating distance simulation-based education into their practice.
The curriculum covers a variety of topics, including:
• The theory and principles of distance simulation-based education
• The design and development of distance simulation-based education programs
• The implementation and evaluation of distance simulation-based education programs
• The leadership and management of distance simulation-based education initiatives

Outline:

• Content: The program covers a variety of topics, including:
• The theory and principles of distance simulation-based education
• The design and development of distance simulation-based education programs
• The implementation and evaluation of distance simulation-based education programs
• The leadership and management of distance simulation-based education initiatives
• Structure: The program is divided into eight modules, each of which covers a different topic.
The modules are delivered online and are asynchronous, meaning that participants can complete them at their own pace.
• Individual Modules: The eight modules are as follows:
• Module 1: Introduction to Distance Simulation-Based Education
• Module 2: The Theory and Principles of Distance Simulation-Based Education
• Module 3: The Design and Development of Distance Simulation-Based Education Programs
• Module 4: The Implementation and Evaluation of Distance Simulation-Based Education Programs
• Module 5: The Leadership and Management of Distance Simulation-Based Education Initiatives
• Module 6: Emerging Technologies in Distance Simulation-Based Education
• Module 7: Ethical and Legal Considerations in Distance Simulation-Based Education
• Module 8: Capstone Project

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
• Written assignments
• Discussions
• Case studies
• Presentations
• A capstone project
• Assessment Criteria: The assessment criteria are based on the program's learning objectives.
Participants will be assessed on their ability to:
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theory and principles of distance simulation-based education
• Apply the principles of distance simulation-based education to the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of distance simulation-based education programs
• Critically evaluate the effectiveness of distance simulation-based education programs
• Lead and manage distance simulation-based education initiatives

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Case studies
• Simulations
• Guest speakers
• Online resources
• Faculty: The program is taught by a faculty of experts in distance simulation-based education.
The faculty includes:
• Dr. Jane Doe, Associate Professor of Nursing
• Dr. John Smith, Professor of Medicine
• Dr. Mary Jones, Assistant Professor of Education
• A focus on active learning
• The use of technology to enhance the learning experience
• A collaborative learning environment

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program may pursue careers in a variety of settings, including:
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Schools of nursing and medicine
• Government agencies
• Consulting firms
• Career Opportunities: Graduates of the program may pursue careers as:
• Distance simulation-based education coordinators
• Distance simulation-based education instructors
• Distance simulation-based education researchers
• Distance simulation-based education consultants
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program will be prepared to:
• Design, develop, and implement distance simulation-based education programs
• Evaluate the effectiveness of distance simulation-based education programs
• Lead and manage distance simulation-based education initiatives

Other:

• The program is offered by the MGH Institute of Health Professions.
• The cost of the program is $3,500.
• The program is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
• The program is open to healthcare professionals with a master's degree or higher.
• The application deadline for the program is April 1, 2024.