Course Description
Micro-credential – Application of Simulation Practice in Healthcare
Trinity College Dublin
*Please note that this course is now full. However, you are welcome to submit your contact information to a course waiting list at the link here- https://forms.office.com/e/UDU6h5M9Zi. Should a place become available, the school may contact individuals from this list.
This micro-credential is relevant to any healthcare professionals who wish to develop competency and expand their knowledge in the application of simulation. This cohort includes doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other allied healthcare professionals who require expansion of their practice in skill and problem-based education.
Simulation in healthcare can promote patient safety by teaching the range of clinical as well as the non-behavioural skills required in the healthcare setting.
During this micro-credential you will learn about strategies to design a simulation session and you will design a simulation scenario based on your own healthcare setting. This scenario will be implemented in simulation software and the developed scenario will run in a live simulation session that will be peer reviewed. You will also explore advancements in simulation, and the challenges faced during simulation-based learning.
On successful completion of this micro-credential, learners will be able to:
- Develop competency and expand your knowledge in the application of simulation in healthcare.
- Apply education strategies required for simulation practice.
- Develop scenarios specific to the clinical healthcare setting.
- Develop experience in applying these scenarios utilising a range of fidelity patient simulator.
- Identify and apply the IT infrastructure and platforms to manage a simulation session.
- Manage a simulation session and measure the necessary outcomes.
HCI Pillar 3 Learner Fee Subsidy: Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for a 50% fee subsidy, subject to the availability of subsidized places.
For eligibility details, please refer to the Eligibility Criteria.
| Course Code | PENM-ASPH-1M |
| College Name | Trinity College Dublin |
| Course Category | Health Care |
| Course Type | Micro-credential |
| Course Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 2 |
| Course Start Date | 8th September 2025 |
| Course Fee | €1560 |
| Course Duration | 12 weeks |
| Course Times | • Direct Contact: In-person tutorials and problem-based learning in the simulation suite in TCJ as well as online classes using Blackboard Collaborate platform. • Directed Learning, Project work and Self-directed Learning • 3 In-person days will be expected during the 12-week period (These days will be set out on commencement of course) • Additional Online lectures including guest lectures from subject experts will be available for students to access live or as pre-recorded sessions. |
| Awarding Body | Trinity College Dublin |
| Title of Awarding | 10 ECTS |
| Entry Requirements | Application closing date: 22nd July 2025 • Evidence of previous healthcare experience for a minimum of 3 years. • Professional Reference and Curriculum Vitae. |
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