Simulation Training Programmes for FP Trainees

Message from Mr Jon Hanson – Foundation Programme Tutor.

As part of our shadowing programme we have designed and implemented a simulation based course for all new Foundation year 1 doctors.  The course consists of small group learner centered teaching where each participant is exposed to a different simulated acutely ill patient. In addition, trainees rotate through a number of stations where they perform common but important tasks with one to one coaching.

This years Foundation Doctors rated the half day simulation course extremely highly.  Aspects that rated particularly highly were the use of practical activities and simulation. All Doctors felt that their skills had improved as a result of the course and would recommend the course to other newly starting doctors

Note worthy free text comments were:-

• “Excellent practical as you are the only one in the room. Good to have some individual feedback. Also good to have session on prescribing & death certificates”
• “Great opportunity to experience the management of acutely ill patients in a safe environment”
• “Interactive, challenging. V Good that it was one-one basis and made us complete the various forms”

See below for a set of photos taken at Simulation Training.