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The Simulation Instructor Program is a flagship faculty development initiative by Advance Technology Centre – Healthcare Sector Skill Council, designed to equip healthcare educators with the expertise to deliver high-impact, simulation-based training. This structured program combines 2 days of self-paced online learning with a 3-day intensive, hands-on workshop at our cutting-edge simulation facility.
Participants will explore core concepts of adult learning, scenario-based teaching, simulation operations, and debriefing techniques. The course empowers faculty to confidently teach, assess, and facilitate clinical decision-making through simulation, and effectively integrate it into institutional curricula.
Ideal for professionals in nursing, medical, paramedical, and allied health education, this program offers a unique opportunity to build instructional capability, enhance learner engagement, and drive quality outcomes in healthcare training.
In-depth knowledge of training methodologies for skill, knowledge, and decision-making.
Practical exposure to simulation methodology and its educational application.
Hands-on experience with simulation equipment and session facilitation.
Tools to integrate simulation into academic curricula for enhanced learner outcomes.
A certificate of completion from Healthcare Sector Skill Council.
Designed by industry experts in collaboration with Laerdal.
Blended format: 2 days of self-paced learning + 3 days of practical training.
Real-world scenario building and debriefing practice.
Limited seats ensure focused learning and individual mentoring.
Program held at Advance Technology Centre, New Delhi – a state-of-the-art simulation training facility.
This comprehensive program is tailored for faculty members from nursing, medical, paramedical, and allied health sciences. It aims to build capacity in simulation-based education by offering practical exposure to training methodologies, scenario planning, and hands-on simulation operation. Participants will develop the confidence and competence to integrate simulation into classroom and clinical teaching.
Understand the foundational principles of simulation as a teaching tool in healthcare education. This session explores the types, purposes, and benefits of simulation in clinical training.
Learn key adult learning principles and facilitation methods to enhance learner engagement and retention during simulation sessions. This forms the backbone of effective instruction.
Master the art of writing impactful simulation scenarios based on learning objectives, clinical relevance, and realism, ensuring structured and goal-oriented simulation sessions.
Explore the role of structured checklists and objective scoring tools (e.g., OSCE) to ensure fair, consistent, and competency-based evaluation of learners.
Learn to plan, execute, and score OSCEs efficiently with hands-on guidance, ensuring assessment of skills in a standardized manner.
Enhance learner engagement using case studies in simulation. Learn how to promote clinical reasoning and discussion through structured facilitation.
Understand the logistics, roles, and communication dynamics involved in running simulation sessions including setup, timing, and role assignments.
Learn evidence-based debriefing strategies such as the “Gather-Analyze-Summarize” model to promote learner reflection and maximize educational outcomes.
Understand how to create a safe and inclusive environment where learners can take risks, make mistakes, and learn effectively.
Gain practical exposure to operating simulation manikins and equipment including setup, troubleshooting, and scenario programming.
Learn how to provide constructive feedback and evaluate simulation performance using validated rubrics and learner-centered techniques.
Explore strategies for personal development, peer feedback, and quality improvement in simulation-based teaching.
This course is open to healthcare educators, clinical trainers, nursing faculty, and paramedical instructors with an interest in simulation-based training.
No prior experience is required. The course is designed to support both beginners and those looking to enhance their current simulation facilitation skills.
Yes, participants will receive a Simulation Instructor Certification by the Healthcare Sector Skill Council upon successful completion.
The program duration is typically 3 to 5 days, combining theory sessions, live demos, and hands-on simulation practice.
Yes, practical exposure to high-fidelity manikins, scenario setup, and debriefing will be an integral part of the course.
Alumni receive continued access to learning materials, updates on best practices, and support through the ATC-HSSC Simulation Educator Network.