Training Programs
The RCSL supports interactive courses and educational programs for the healthcare community. Multidisciplinary activities are encouraged with simulation-based team training.
Introduction to Simulation-Based Training for Healthcare provides important educational and technical information to enable attendees to launch their own training program with simulation. Along with the history and educational philosophy behind teaching with simulation, you will learn how to apply important case-based strategies for developing an effective curriculum though hands-on training exercises and presentations. The course will use simulators made by Medical Education Technologies, Inc (METI) and presents an introduction to scenario scripting within the software. Laptop computers will be provided for individualized learning. METI user guides and supplemental materials will also be distributed to all attendees prior to the course. This is a train-the-trainer course that has awarded continuing education credits in past years. Completion establishes Super User status within the RCSL. Next course: tentatively week of May 5, 2008--stay tuned!
Procedural Sedation/Analgesia Provider Course For physicians and nurses working with pediatric patients. Attendees will gain the necessary skills and information to comply with Joint Commission requirements on sedation/analgesia for pediatric patients. University of Illinois College of Medicine and the Rager Clinical Skills Laboratory, Peoria, IL. Topics: pharmacology of sedatives and analgesics, pain scales, topical anesthetics, airway maintenance, mock sedation. Featuring hands-on practice with pediatric and baby high-fidelity patient simulators. A one-day course. Sponsored by the Children's Hospital of Illinois and UIC College of Medicine. To register, contact Kimberly Perez at 309-671-3487. This course is currently closed.
Lunch and Learn lecture series will open with a short video recording of simulators and learners in action treating a health condition of current importance or interest. A short talk of the condition with symptoms, treatments and manners of prevention will follow. These talks will have a general focus toward health awareness and include a short question and answer period. Talks to be offered every three months in a casual lunch atmosphere. For UICOMP and hospital staff, faculty and students. A healthy snack will be provided. Dates and times to be announced.
