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, the course analyzes how different technologies can be used for medical training and assessment, and how these technologies are used in different medical specialities.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course aims to provide the studento with the following skills:

• 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

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

• ability to learn how to learn
• competence in design and development
• competence in project managament

PREREQUISITES

Basic programming and electronics knowledge

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures,

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

Hands-on groups activities

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

1. Introduction to Healthcare Simulation
   • Patient Safety
   • History of Simulation
   • Basis of Education and Learning Theories
2. Simulation Methodologies
   • Standard Patients
   • Manikins
   • Computer-based Systems
3. ​Phases and Types of Simulations 
   • Debriefing
   • Crisis Resource Management
4. Technologies for medical training
   • VR/AR
   • 3D Models
   • Aptics simulation 
   • Basis of sensors and microcontrollers
5. Skills Evaluation
6. Simulation in different specialities (Surgery, Radiology, Cardiology etc.)

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)

MAURA CASADIO

CAMILLA PIERELLA (President Substitute)

ANDREA CALANDRINO (Substitute)

MARA CODURI (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