The NHET-Sim Program is designed for individuals from all professions across Australia who currently or intend to use simulation as an educational method with students or health/social care professionals.
Date
Multiple dates
Time
Multiple times
Location
Online
NHET-SIM - PDM1007
NHET-Sim provides entry level learning experiences for individuals new to simulation-based education. For those with experience in simulation-based education. NHET-Sim provides an opportunity to reflect on existing and future simulation practices.
The NHET-Sim e-learning modules are comprised of 2 core modules and 12 elective modules, some with optional workshop components. The NHET-Sim Program consists of 66 hours of learning activities designed to be completed over three months.
At a glance
Fees
Domestic access: Free to access for first 3 months, then A$68 for additional 5 months access if required.
International access: A$150 for 3 months access and A$68 for additional 5 months access.
Workshops range between A$220 to A$550 depending on modules covered and mode of delivery (in-person or online via Zoom)
Individuals from all professions across Australia who currently or intend to use simulation as an educational method with students or health/social care professionals.
What you will learn
There are over 60 learning objectives across the 14 modules. The breadth of topics is a feature of the NHET-Sim program. After completing the core modules, participants would be expected to be able to: Define key terms used in simulation-based education (SBE) (e.g. simulation,immersion, realism, safety, engagement etc)
Discuss drivers for SBE
Describe various types of simulation modalities
Explain key components of SBE (e.g. scenario development, briefing for learning, feedback strategies, support mechanisms for participants, evaluation)
Debate the benefits of teaching and learning with simulation
Debate the limitations of teaching and learning with simulation Access publicly available resources on SBE
Outline theories that inform SBE
Outline the responsibilities of a simulation educator
Review and demonstrate the preparation phase of the simulation cycle
Review and demonstrate the briefing phase of the simulation cycle
Review and demonstrate the debriefing and feedback phase of the simulation cycle
Program structure
The NHET-Sim Program is made up of two modes; e-learning and workshops. The e-learning modules are made up of 2 core foundational modules and 12 elective modules. Out of the 14 full modules, 9 have optional workshop components. Participants can choose which modules they wish to complete and certificates are issued at the completion of each module.
Testimonials
NHET-Sim has created a new community, inter-ward and inter-hospital conversations and provided a common language for us. It has supported our university-health service collaboration and given us a tool to use to enhance education of local health professionals.
The course substantially improved my skills, knowledge, and attitudes towards simulation. I have gained a deeper understanding of how simulation can be used in various fields, and I now feel more confident in applying these techniques to my setting.
Professor Debra Nestel
Debra completed her first degree at Monash and has since lived and worked in Hong Kong, London, and now back in Melbourne. Debra leads a national programme in simulation education (NHET-Sim), a network in simulated patient methodology (SPN), she was Founding Editor in Chief of Advances in Simulation, the journal of the Society in Europe for Simulation Applied to Medicine. She was Editor in Chief of BMJ STEL and is currently Editor in Chief, Journal of Healthcare Simulation, the journal of the UK simulation society - the Association for Simulation Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH). Debra leads the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Simulation and the Master of Clinical Simulation.
Debra has published over 250 peer-reviewed papers in health professions education, published edited books on simulated patient methodology (2015), healthcare simulation (2018), surgical education (2019), healthcare simulation research (2020), a major reference work on clinical education(2023) and older adults as simulated participants (2025). She has won many awards and prizes for her work in simulation and in 2021 was made a member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her work in simulation and medical education.
