Further study in Simulation Based Education

Further study in Simulation Based Education

If you have completed the 8 NHET-Sim modules (listed below) from 2017 onwards, you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer of 6cp towards the Learning and Teaching with Simulation short course.

IMPORTANT: If you already completed the Learning and Teaching with Simulation short course, this pathway is no longer an option for you as the NHET-Sim Program completion can only be used in lieu for this short course (as stated above). You can still complete the NHET-Sim Program, however a 6CP cannot be accredited towards your study in the Grad Cert or Masters through this scheme.

- IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE NHET-SIM PROGRAM PATHWAY FROM 2027 ONWARDS -

This information is important if you are currently undertaking the NHET-Sim Program as part of the Graduate Certificate or Master of Clinical Simulation, or the Master of Health Professions Education at Monash University.

Currently, completion of the NHET-Sim Program requirements provides credit for the Learning and Teaching with Simulation microcredential (6 credit points).

From 2027, the NHET-Sim Program requirements will change. Completion of the program will instead provide credit for the Scenario Design for Simulation-based Education microcredential (6 credit points).

If you intend to receive credit for Learning and Teaching with Simulation, you must complete all NHET-Sim requirements by 30 November 2026. This deadline allows sufficient time for your assessed essay to be marked and for your 6 credit points to be formally confirmed before the end of the year.

Please note that any NHET-Sim requirements completed from 2027 onwards will instead be credited towards Scenario Design for Simulation-based Education and will need to meet the revised program requirements, which will be released before the commencement of the 2027 program.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the NHET-Sim team at med-nhet-sim@monash.edu.

NHET-Sim e-learning modules required

Core Modules
C1 - Simulation - based education: Contemporary issues for health professions 
C2 - Being a simulation educator

Electives
S2 - Simulator fundamentals
S3 - Technology - based simulators and simulations
S4 - Delivering technology-based simulations
S5 – Simulated patient methodology
S6 - Patient focussed simulation
S7 - Virtual environments

*Please note, all e-learning modules must be successfully completed. Modules completed prior to 2017 will not be considered.

You must also complete at least 1 NHET-Sim workshop (Only Modules C2, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S9, S10 and S12 have workshop versions).

In addition to the 8 modules, you will also need to meet the admissions requirement for the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Simulation and successfully undertake an additional assessment task.

Compulsory additional assessment
Applicants for assessment of NHET-Sim towards the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Simulation are also required to demonstrate reflective practice manifested in writing and based on a simulation activity / event that they have designed and implemented. (1500 words)

Cost
There is a fee of $500 (incl GST), for the assessment of the written reflective task payable on application.

How to apply for credit

Step 1
You will need to check your eligibility for the Graduate Cert/Master course that you are interested in (see links above)

Step 2
Apply for the Graduate Cert/Master course. Ensure you select that you are 'applying for credit' in addition, to identifying that you are 'applying for NHET-Sim credit assessment'.

Step 3
Once assessed as eligible for entry into the course you have applied for, you will be sent a link where you are required to submit your 1500 word required assessment along with the $500 payment fee.

Queries regarding the Graduate Certificate or Master courses, please contact:
scs.profed@monash.edu

Queries regarding the NHET-Sim modules, please contact:
med-nhet-sim@monash.edu