Objectives and competences

The Advanced Instructor in Clinical Simulation course is an innovative program to consolidate skills in educational and clinical debriefing, teamwork and Crisis Resource Management from a teaching point of view. It offers a combination of theory, gamification and practices to enable participants to design and conduct autonomous and multidisciplinary debriefings under the standards of good practice and the best available evidence. Aimed at teachers with previous experience in simulation and debriefing who have completed an instructor course. Proof of training and experience in admission is required.

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateAdvanced university course
Faculty or schoolFacultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut
Branch of knowledge
  • Nursing
  • Medicine and dentistry
  • Interdisciplinary
Mode of deliveryBlended
Credits6
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionSpanish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 1.800,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)No
Start of teaching period15/03/2025
End of teaching period30/04/2025
E-mailmecs@ub.edu
Master's degree course homepage www.ub.edu/mecs/
ManagmentLeón Castelao, Esther
Open pre-enrolmentNo
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationYes

Objectives and competences

Objectives

- Deepen the educational foundations: Develop an advanced understanding of the pedagogical principles applied to clinical simulation and integrate them into the design of training activities.
- Master the science of teamwork dynamics: Explore the concepts of Crisis Resource Management (CRM) and other methodologies to optimize the performance of multidisciplinary teams in clinical and educational contexts.
- Design advanced simulation scenarios: Create, plan and implement complex simulated situations adapted to training needs and standards of good practice in simulation.
- Improve educational debriefing: Conduct debriefings in educational contexts with advanced techniques that promote critical thinking, self-reflection and meaningful learning.
- Master clinical debriefing: Apply advanced strategies to assess and improve the clinical and non-technical performance of healthcare professionals through structured debriefing sessions.
- Work autonomously in multidisciplinary debriefings: Conduct complex debriefings with diverse teams, integrating scientific evidence and good practices to enhance collaboration and professional development.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Teachers, technicians, managers (directors, coordinators, administrators), researchers and other professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge of clinical simulation, debriefing and teamwork in the field of health sciences, both from a theoretical and practical perspective.

A background in health sciences is not required. However, it is a prerequisite to have experience in simulation and debriefing, as well as having previously completed an instructor course.

Access requirements and conditions

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

Pre-enrolment

Calendar

05/03/2025 30/04/2025

Contact us

Classes


AddressFacultat de Medicina i Ciencias de la Salut
Casanovas 143

08014 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressmecs@ub.edu
Webpagewww.ub.edu/mecs
Telephone+34611560590

Further information


AddressOna Cerezo Casacuberta
Casanovas 143

08014 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressmecs@ub.edu
Webpagewww.ub.edu/mecs/
Telephone+34611560590
Observationsget in touch by email or WhatsApp from Monday to Friday (will only respond during working hours).

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