New to simulation
The VSA supports the use of simulation-based education for people working in sectors that are new to simulation. We provide advice and mentoring to professionals working in health and non-health related areas such as community services or social sciences.
If you required to use simulation as part of vocational national training packages the VSA also offers a series of half day workshops tailored specifically for those new to simulation working in non-health care settings.
Education & training opportunities
The VSA offers a variety of workshops, such as:
- An introduction to role-play, simulation and assessment in the community/social services sector
- Writing simulation scenarios and simulated client scripts in the community/social services sector
- Integrating simulation into training packages
- Principles of feedback and debriefing
- Simulation as an assessment tool
If you would like to have one of more of these workshops facilitated at your organisation, please contact the VSA Executive Officer at at .
Alternatively, become a VSA member and receive discounted rates to attend a VSA SIMposium where these workshops will run.Introductory resources
Department of Health and Human Services
Knowledge Bank
National Health Education and Training in Simulation (NHET-Sim)
Simulation Education Resource Portal (SIMED)
Training manuals for simulation educators
Links
health.vic – DHHS Simulation program
Simulated Patient Network (SPN)
Virtual Simulated Patient Resourse (VSPR)
Connect with an expert
As a Community of Practice, the VSA is committed to sharing information and knowledge. Our members have a wide range of knowledge related to simulation and education. If you require resources, advise, site visits or phone support we encourage you to contact us at . We will connect you with an expert with the relevant expertise.
VSA members can also visit the Members Only section to access the VSA Community Discussion Board.