August 25th: Simulation in Education

Simulation-based education (SBE) is being used in medical radiation science (MRS) education to provide a safe setting for students to learn clinical skills. providing a safe and less intimidating setting. SBE can support the development of a multitude of abilities such as psychomotor skills, patient safety, problem solving, team working, interpersonal and decision-making skills. This month we will discuss the use of SBE in the MRS environment including growing areas of practice and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the uptake of SBE. Bridge et al. International audit of simulation use in pre-registration medical radiation science training. Radiography. In press. Themes: How is simulation used in your clinical or educational practice and how can it complement patient interaction? What benefits do you perceive that simulation has? Simulation activities have increased in education with the global pandemic, do you think this has affected learning/practice/confidence? Where do you think simulation will go next? What developments might be the most beneficial for MRS professionals? More reading: Shiner N. Is there a role for simulation based education within conventional diagnostic radiography? A literature review. Radiography. 2018. Gunn et al. The use of virtual reality computed tomography simulation within a medical imaging and a radiation therapy undergraduate programme. JMRS. 2020. Jimenez Y, Lewis S. Radiation therapy patient education using VERT: combination of technology with human care. JMRS. 2018. Harcus J, Snaith B.Expanding training capacity for radiographer reporting using simulation: Evaluation of a pilot academy project. Radiography. 2019. While you’re here, pop over and read this month’s blog by Naomi Shiner. Times: Vancouver 1pm (25th) , Edmonton 2pm (25th), Toronto 4pm (25th), London 9pm (25th), Sydney & Brisbane 6am (26th), Auckland 8am (26th)