OVERVIEW

The course provides an overview of healthcare simulation, and how new technologies that can improve medical training. The materials include an introduction on the theories supporting medical training, followed by a part on simulation metodologies. Also, it will be analyzed how disruptive technologies can be used for medical training and assessment. In addition, an analysis of the commercially available devices will be provided.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Distinguish between different techniques and technologies used in healthcare simulation
• Define the criticism of medical simulation and propose solution to enhance medical training and assessment
• Analyze commercially available simulators, as well as research prototypes to identify advantages and limitations
• Design and select tools for medical and surgical training
• Understand how a medical simulation is organized and how it works

PREREQUISITES

Basic programming and electronics knowledge

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures,

Talks by experts (i.e., clinicians, instructors; engineers working in the healthcare simulation field)

Group activities (hands-on assignments, presentations)

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

1. Introduction to medical simulation (history of healthcare simulation, patient safety)
2. Simulation Methodologies (standardized patients, manikins, computer-based systems)
3. Phases and Types of simulations (case scenarios, debriefing, Crisis Resource Management)
4. Technologies for medical training (VR/AR, 3D modelling and printing; basic concepts of sensors for skills monitoring; haptics)
5. Assessments of medical skills
6. Existing technological solutions

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Levine, A.I., DeMaria Jr, S., Schwartz, A.D. and Sim, A.J. eds., 2013. The comprehensive textbook of healthcare simulation. Springer Science & Business Media

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

SERENA RICCI (President)

ANDREA CALANDRINO

MAURA CASADIO

CAMILLA PIERELLA (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/8713/studenti-orario

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written and oral exams 

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The written test will assess the acquisition of theoretical knowledge (e.g. simulation types and methods; technologies for healthcare simulation; existing solutions)

The oral part will cover lectures, seminars, and groups activity with the goal of evaluating if the students reach a sufficient knowledge level and if they can critically analyze problems related to medical training and assessment, also providing solutions

Exam schedule