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Simulation

 

Simulation-based education (SBE) is a teaching methodology that creates a learning environment where students perform psychomotor and clinical reasoning skills in a realistic and controlled environment.

 

Simulation in Physical Therapy Education Consortium (SIPTEC)

Individual members of ACAPT member institutions can join the ACAPT Simulation in Physical Therapy Education Consortium (SIPTEC) for free.

Learn more about SIPTEC

Simulation scenario template

Check out this simulation scenario template. Two examples of completed scenarios using this template include:

To learn more about using the template, watch a brief tutorialWe also welcome your feedback so we can continuously improve the template.

THANKS to the Scenario Template Task Force for their incredible work on this project.


Simulation 101

ACAPT contributed to the 2022 Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice RapidTables ™ from the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation (INACS)

Free Simulation 101 recorded presentation

Use the simulation scenario templateWatch this tutorial & provide your feedback so we can improve it in the future. 

Healthcare simulation dictionary

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    Physical Therapy Simulation

     Highlights

    Thanks to members who participated in ACAPT's Strategic Initiative Panel on Simulation in Physical Therapist Education & published articles in PTJ:

    See more resources below.


     More Resources by Topic

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