2. FAST programme outline
The programme starts with an essential one-day introductory course which is followed by a series of eight workshops. The workshops are four hours long and delivered two per day with complimentary pairings (scenario design with non-technical skills, pre-brief with debrief). Each workshop has: clear learning outcomes, a presentation slide set, a learning plan and a list of pre-course material
FAST is a longitudinal programme where each workshop builds on the previous and incorporates increasingly advanced techniques. You will also simultaneously attend SBE courses as faculty, receive peer coaching and meta-debriefing as part of your continuing professional development (6). Most of the workshops have co-debriefing at their core which gives novice faculty the opportunity to work with more experienced faculty allowing informal formative coaching throughout (7).
| Core debriefing sessions |
Introduction to SBE This full day course introduces the basic concepts of SBE including simulated scenarios and debriefing methods. Debriefing Outline of the underlying principles of debriefing, effective facilitation of reflective learning, and the different types of debrief strategies. Co-debriefing within inter-professional simulation Consider the benefits, challenges and solutions of debriefing inter-professional groups with inter-professional faculty. Advanced debriefing In-depth debriefing methods concentrating on NTS and how to create transferable and translational skills in the learner group. |
| Additional supporting workshops |
Design a simulation scenario Learn to design scenarios using the principles of constructive alignment and cognitive load theory. Non-technical skills (NTS) Review NTS to aid faculty understanding of how to explore NTS with scenario design and debriefing. Pre-brief An outline of the importance of the pre-brief for participants and faculty, the requirements of a pre-brief and how it can improve or detract from learning. Making it work The use of equipment such as manikins and audio-visual systems and the embedded professional. In-situ simulation Introduction to in-situ simulation for educational purposes and translational simulation as part of Quality Improvement. |
