SYK2820A Simulation Methods Course description

Two examiners will be used. External examiner is used regularly.

The course has 5 ECTS of overlapping content towards STKD6610 Technology and Society, STKD6600 Technology and Society I, BIOB1070 Technology and Society I, ERGOB1070 Technology and Society I, FYB1070 Technology and Society I, RAB1070 Technology and Society I, SYKK1070 Technology and Society I, SYKP1070 Technology and Society I, TAB1070 Technology and Society I, ORI1070 Technology and Society I, PMED1070 Technology and Society I, FARB1070 Technology and Society I

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

KnowledgeThe student

• can explain simulation as a method
• can describe how simulation can contribute to increasing patient safety
• can describe how it is possible to update your own skills in a chosen subject area and how to contribute to developing professional practice

SkillsThe student

• can apply simulation in different contexts
• can devise a teaching plan with simulation as a method in light of the educational learning outcome descriptions
• can reflect on current procedures and methods, and take the initiative to engage in dialogue about the implementation of new knowledge and new work methods

CompetenceThe student

• can reflect on their own teaching activities with simulation as a method
• can reflect on nursing issues within a chosen subject area

Practical exercises in simulation. Planning and carrying out a simulation course for other students.

None.

Group home exam

• In groups of up to seven students.
• The exam period extends throughout the course.
• Scope of 1,500 words (+/- 10%).

Resit exam: A student who fails the ordinary exam can submit a reworked version once as a resit.

The assignment can be given in English or Scandinavian language. The individual group must deliver in the same language.

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Pass/fail. One overall grade is awarded for the whole group.

One external and one internal examiner will assess at least 10% of the exam papers. The remaining papers will be assessed by two internal examiners. The external examiner’s assessment should benefit all the students.

The course overlaps 100% with SYK2820A and SYK2820B.