AR136 An Introduction to Practical Simulation Training for Primary Care Clinicians and Educators
Course summary
This interactive one-day online course introduces primary care clinicians and educators to the foundations of simulation-based education (SBE). Designed for those new to simulation, the programme focuses on practical skills that can be applied immediately in clinical teaching and assessment.
Who should attend?
• Practice Nurses
• Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Associates
• Pharmacists
• Allied Health Professionals
• GP Educators and Supervisors
• Anyone supporting learners in primary care
Important notes
All course material, evaluations and certificates provided. This course runs from 10:00am- 4:30pm and is delivered virtually on Zoom.
Already completed a basic simulation course? Try our Advanced Simulation-Based Education for Virtual Educators course.
Cost
| Course duration | Course CPD | Full price (incl VAT) per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day(s) | 7 hour(s) | £199 |
Discounts
| Dates | Block size | Block discount |
|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 | 4 | 10% |
| 03/09/2026 | 4 | 10% |
Dates / venues
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Aims / objectives
At the end of the course participants will gain:
• Understanding of simulation pedagogy and terminology
• Confidence to design and facilitate simple simulations
• Techniques for effective simulation delivery
• Structured debriefing methods
• Insight into safety, governance, and quality assurance
• Access to templates, checklists, and scenario-writing tools
Course programme
• Introduction to Simulation-Based Education
• Creating Psychological Safety
• Scenario Design Essentials
• Using Simulated Patients
• Running Low-Resource Simulations
• Debriefing Models (GAS, PEARLS, Plus-Delta)
• Risk, Governance, and Evaluation
Led by
Ann Sunderland is an ASPiH-accredited simulation educator, EdD researcher and senior lecturer with a background in primary care nursing. Her current role as Consultant in Clinical Skills and Simulation enables her to work across organisations focusing on the use of technology-enhanced clinical education.
Participant Voices!
Excitement About Upcoming Courses
“We’re thrilled to launch this one‑day online course — a perfect introduction to simulation‑based education for anyone working or teaching in primary care.”
“Whether you’re a practice nurse, physician associate, pharmacist or GP educator — this course is tailored to equip you with practical simulation‑training skills that you can apply straight away.”
“Get ready to discover how to design realistic scenarios, run low‑resource simulations, use simulated patients and lead effective debriefings — all in a safe, virtual learning space.”