Simulation Instructor Training for Rehabilitation Professionals (SITReP)

The Simulation Instructor Training for Rehabilitation Professionals program is a hybrid course designed to prepare rehabilitation professional educators to develop and deliver simulation-based learning experiences following standards of best practice.

Participants will complete interactive online learning modules designed to gain knowledge about simulation education, design, and best practices in developing simulation scenarios through both synchronous and asynchronous sessions. The course will then convene in person for two days at The Ohio State University Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center to apply principles through experiential learning, including pre-briefing, facilitation and debriefing.

Who should attend

This course is appropriate for individuals with and without simulation experience - and is designed for rehabilitation professionals interested in designing and delivering simulation-based learning in their academic and/or clinical curriculum, including:

• Physical therapists
• Occupational therapists
• Respiratory therapists
• Speech and language pathologists
• Athletic trainers
  

Maximum enrollment is 20 participants.  

Objectives

1. Explore foundational theories that underlie simulation-based education.
2. Identify best practices for developing an effective simulation-based learning experience for rehabilitation professionals.
3. Design an evidence-based simulation-based learning experience for rehabilitation professionals based upon specific learner needs.
4. Demonstrate skills required to facilitate essential components of a simulation-based learning experience for rehabilitation professionals.
5. Advocate for the optimal use of simulation in rehabilitation education.

Course Overview

The course schedule begins with 3 hybrid sessions blending  asynchronous, self-directed learning with synchronous, live sessions and culminates in a 2-day in person program at the Ohio State University.

Open the SITREP LEARNING MODULES pdf to learn more.

Schedule

Virtual learning modules open on Monday, November 4, 2024
Module 1 Synchronous Session (1.5 hours): Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm EST
Module 2 Synchronous Session (1.5 hours): Monday, November 18, 2024 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm EST
Module 3 Synchronous Session (1 hour): Monday, December 2, 2024 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm EST
Modules 4 and 5 in person at the Ohio State University: Friday and Saturday, December 13-14, 2024 from 8:00-5:00 pm EST

Course Instructors

Daniel Dale, PT, DPT, CHSE: Daniel Dale is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Assistant Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Physical Therapy at Mercer University. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University (now Georgia Southern University) in Savannah, Georgia in 2011. Dr. Dale is a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare and is also a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). In addition to his teaching and clinical practice, Dr. Dale also serves as an educational consultant for Early Mobility, a company for consulting services and early mobility program development and management for major hospital systems countrywide. Dr. Dale’s current teaching responsibilities include assisting in service-learning, integrated and long-term clinical experience courses, health policy, and conducting simulation in courses throughout the curriculum related to neurology, acute care, and interprofessional education related to the ICU and acute care environments. Dr. Dale is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, including the Education, Acute Care, and Leadership and Innovation Academies. He has served on multiple committees and in leadership positions within the state and national professional associations. Dr. Dale is also a member of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). Currently, Dr. Dale is Chief Delegate of APTA Georgia, a Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, and is also a Past President of the Chapter.

Erin Thomas, PT, DPT, FNAP, Clinical Associate Professor, co-assistant Director of Clinical Education within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS), division of Physical Therapy, at The Ohio State University. She is a Distinguished Fellow with the National Academies of Practice.  She is a founding member of The Ohio State University ECLIPSE Group (Education for Clinical Interprofessional Simulation Excellence) which was awarded the National Academies of Practice – Interprofessional Group Recognition award in 2023. She also serves as the Interprofessional Program Liaison for the physical therapy division. She serves on the university wide BUCKIPE calendar workgroup as co-head representative for all programs within SHRS. She serves on the SHRS Interprofessional Education Committee that is responsible for development and strategic planning for interprofessional activities within SHRS. Dr. Thomas is the primary author of an article related to an interprofessional simulation for occupational and physical therapy students. She has presented nationally and internationally on interprofessional education and simulation. She served on the board of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) Simulation in Physical Education Consortium.

Registration is now open. Visit this link to sign up.

The course fee of $1200 includes:

• All virtual and in-person learning materials 
• 30 contact hours certification/3.0 CEUs
• Use of the simulation lab at The Ohio State University
• Lunches and snacks for the in-person sessions

The course fee does not include travel expenses or hotel accommodation. ACAPT will provide a recommended hotel for a low, group rate.

Testimonials 

“This course was well-designed and met my needs as a more experienced participant who has done simulation for a while. From this course, I can design better pre-briefs and debriefs. It is unlike anything I have seen available for our profession. I truly feel SITReP elevates our ability as rehab professionals to implement simulation with the best available evidence and practice.” - Erin Thomas, PT, DPT, FNAP

“I have a much better understanding of the pedagogical theory and rationale on how to use simulation. It’s not just playing with fun toys or actors in a simulation center but rather an approach that is catered to specific objectives. The in-person modules were incredibly fruitful. Hearing others’ perspectives was invaluable.” - Kristen Waller, PT, DPT

“The instructors created a great space for learning where participants were comfortable participating, asking questions and making mistakes. This course really illustrated how if simulation is done correctly, it can greatly impact students’ learning. I look forward to being more involved with simulation at my institution in the upcoming year.” - Kristen Morse, PT, DPT

Contact

For questions, please email events@acapt.org.

Thank you to our SITReP Course Coordinators: 

• Sheri Kiami, PT, DPT, MS, Northeastern University
• Nicki Silberman, PT, DPT, PhD, Hunter College