AR136 An Introduction to Practical Simulation Training for Primary Care Clinicians and Educators
Course summary
This interactive one-day online course introduces primary care clinicians and educators to the foundations of simulation-based education (SBE). Designed for those new to simulation, the programme focuses on practical skills that can be applied immediately in clinical teaching and assessment.
Who should attend?
• Practice Nurses
• Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Associates
• Pharmacists
• Allied Health Professionals
• GP Educators and Supervisors
• Anyone supporting learners in primary care
Important notes
All course material, evaluations and certificates provided. This course runs from 10:00am- 4:30pm and is delivered virtually on Zoom.
Already completed a basic simulation course? Try our Advanced Simulation-Based Education for Virtual Educators course.
Cost
| Course duration | Course CPD | Full price (incl VAT) per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day(s) | 7 hour(s) | £199 |
Discounts
| Dates | Block size | Block discount |
|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 | 4 | 10% |
| 03/09/2026 | 4 | 10% |
Dates / venues
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Aims / objectives
At the end of the course participants will gain:
• Understanding of simulation pedagogy and terminology
• Confidence to design and facilitate simple simulations
• Techniques for effective simulation delivery
• Structured debriefing methods
• Insight into safety, governance, and quality assurance
• Access to templates, checklists, and scenario-writing tools
Course programme
• Introduction to Simulation-Based Education
• Creating Psychological Safety
• Scenario Design Essentials
• Using Simulated Patients
• Running Low-Resource Simulations
• Debriefing Models (GAS, PEARLS, Plus-Delta)
• Risk, Governance, and Evaluation
Led by
Ann Sunderland is an ASPiH-accredited simulation educator, EdD researcher and senior lecturer with a background in primary care nursing. Her current role as Consultant in Clinical Skills and Simulation enables her to work across organisations focusing on the use of technology-enhanced clinical education.
Participant Voices!
WA- “Gave me the confidence to design and facilitate practical simulations.”
JD- “Clear, structured guidance for effective simulation delivery and debriefing.”
PK- “Practical tools and templates make simulation teaching easy and safe.”
VP- “Learned essential pedagogy, scenario design, and debriefing methods for primary care.”