Translational Simulation Collaborative

The course offered a great foundation for participants either a bit new to simulation or those with experience in simulation for understanding how sim can move beyond an educational tool. It was well structured in terms of the online modules but with well-spaced face-to-face sessions to complement the learnings from the modules. As a project group, the content met our needs perfectly. Vic adapted to suit the group's needs and was so responsive and flexible in the planning of the dates, sessions and learning needs.

I really enjoyed the topic and the potential impact on increasing patient safety and a safe learning culture for staff.  The different learning tools, i.e., podcasts, online and classroom sessions, were excellent, and these were brought to life by the excellent Professor Victoria Brazil, who has a wealth of experience in this ever-growing clinical space. I feel that my thinking has been 'changed forever' in how to apply a different lens when considering system change and working across organisational barriers.  The human factor element of the course was essential and appreciated, and we will continue as a Primary Care Simulation Faculty to build on and spread our learning.

Simulcourse was the catalyst for the wider adoption of simulation-based education and training in the Southern District Health Board. Over two consecutive years, fifty educators where trained in simulation methodology and this created a self-sustaining community of practice. 

Having Victoria and Jesse come over to Dunedin was incredibly cost-effective for the hospital and increased the profile of simulation for both frontline health staff and the hospital’s executive leadership team. Their ongoing direct mentoring, or via simulcast, continues to be invaluable in maintaining the momentum created.

Vic has made a huge difference to simulation at the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. She delivered and then mentored our team to deliver our centrepiece simulation course for the Health Service. She is a constant source of support, information and ideas for our team.  This includes mentoring on debriefing, research support and ideas as well as sharing scenarios and lessons learnt during the COVID preparation time. I could not praise her knowledge of, and approach to, simulation highly enough.

Fantastic course. Participation was rewarding and interactive and the facilitators were extremely informative and experienced. The course catered for all levels, providing something for everyone. It challenged some of the norms in simulation design and training and I would highly recommend it.

Vic and Jesse provided an individually tailored, first class course that was perfect for our needs. We focussed on simulation design and feedback and they certainly helped us take our simulation programme to the next level while opening our eyes to possibilities ahead.

Their wealth of information and resources was second to none. We were very grateful to receive them and hope to have them return for more workshops in the future.