This programme is designed to offer support for professionals interested in and motivated by medical education and leadership and simulation based learning. If simulation training interests you, the programme will provide you with a framework to develop your competencies and skills to act as paediatric simulation trainers. In addition, it will allow you to act… [Read More]
The simulation faculty in London are working hard to encourage local units to run in house simulation training as part of their education programme. They are currently in the process of developing a scenario bank which will be available for faculty to use on the London Paediatrics Website. In addition to this the group are… [Read More]
Currently, Paediatric Simulation Faculty Development Programme is aimed at consultants, senior trainees (ST678), nurses and allied health professionals working in Paediatrics who are interested in simulation, medical education and leadership.
There are several Paediatric simulation courses offered through the simulation centres and you can find out more by looking at their websites. When information is submitted to the School of Paediatrics website, and will be published on the School of Paediatrics Facebook feed and on the School of Paediatrics Facebook page. The London Simulation centres… [Read More]
The London School of Paediatrics runs a “Return to Acute Clinical Practice in Paediatrics” course for trainees, consultants, nurses and allied health professionals working in Paediatrics who have taken a career break from Paediatrics for any reason (maternity, Out of Programme, research etc). This day includes simulation scenarios in addition to other workshops to help… [Read More]
The London paediatric simulation network is formed of Trust paediatric simulation leads (paediatricians, nurses and non-clinical roles), past and present faculty development candidates and a representative from the London school of paediatrics trainee committee. Please contact Dr Mehrengise Cooper of you would like to find out more. If you are ST6 and above you can… [Read More]
Other than the London School of Paediatrics simulation and faculty development programmes (see Q on joining faculty), there are other centres in London and nationally offering simulation training. All trusts in London have a simulation lead and simulation programme and there may be opportunities to get involved in simulation training at trust level by identifying… [Read More]
We designed pre- and post-course evaluation questionnaires (on survey monkey) in 2010 and the results of these have been analysed annually and presented back to the simulation network and at international conferences. The training days have been modified accordingly and individual centres have received feedback. Please ensure you complete the questionnaires to help us improve… [Read More]
We understand that simulation can be stressful and may not accurately reflect your performance in a real clinical setting. The full immersion scenarios are followed by a detailed debrief where you have the opportunity to explain how you may have approached the situation differently and reflect on ways to apply this learning to your clinical… [Read More]
If you are experienced in paediatric simulation then you should contact your local simulation centre or sector lead to discuss the possibility of joining the faculty for a course. We particularly welcome colleagues from other specialties including Anaesthetics and Emergency Medicine, as well as senior nurses and other allied health professionals. The London School of… [Read More]
If you have any specific concerns or questions on the course please discuss these with the faculty present on the day. We would then encourage you to meet with your educational supervisor to reflect on your learning from the course and identify specific learning objectives. It may also be helpful to think about peer support… [Read More]
No, both the full immersion and part task days are designed as formative learning opportunities for your own personal development. We expect you to perform at an appropriate level for your stage of training (see next Q). We would encourage you to reflect on your learning from each day and include these accounts in your… [Read More]
Attendance at both the full immersion and part task days is expected at ST3 level and you are required to include your certificates of attendance and reflective accounts in your e-portfolio for ARCP. Please speak to your educational supervisor if you are finding it difficult to take study leave and please contact your sector lead… [Read More]
Immediately after the course we ask you to complete feedback using the survey monkey link to help us evaluate the programme. Your simulation centre will give you your certificate after the course or send it by email. We do need you to complete the feedback about the course – as this helps us to review… [Read More]
Your simulation centre should email you a pre-course pack including the course programme, the document.” Assessing paediatric patients in an emergency – immediate actions to be taken”, venue information and a link to the pre-course questionnaire, which you must complete before the day. Please contact your sector lead if you have not had confirmation of… [Read More]
