Paediatric Step Up to Registrar Simulation Course

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This is a simulation based course tailored to ST2 paediatric doctors preparing for transition to registrar training at ST3 level.

Course information

This is a 3 day programme with 3 days specifically spread across the year. These days are individual days with different learning objectives therefore can be booked and done independently. They are however designed to be done together as a series to complement and support your training in the year leading up to the transition to registrar level training.

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Day 1: The acute deteriorating patient

Learning objectives

The aim of this day is to focus on leading the management of the acutely unwell/ deteriorating paediatric patient.

We have a highly skilled expert faculty who will support you to develop skills in leading the management of a variety of common paediatric emergency scenarios. The teaching will be delivered through a mixture of immersive simulation, table-top exercises and communication simulation sessions. There will be opportunity for peer to peer learning which is provided by resident doctor colleagues who have recently been through this same transition. All content delivered is aligned to the RCPCH curriculum and specifically designed to address learning needs at this crucially important part of your training.

Structure of the day

  • Immersive simulation scenarios
  • Table-top preparation for registrar exercises (e.g. prioritisation)
  • Peer to peer learning and a chance to ask questions of colleagues who have recently been through this transition
  • Communication simulation exercises

Generic timetable

08:45  Registration and Welcome  
08:50 – 09:00 Meet your groups  
09:00 – 11:00 

3 X Simulation scenarios 

  • Immersive sim scenarios  
  • Comms scenarios 
3 scenarios, these will either be medical acutely deteriorating patient scenarios or communication scenarios 
11:00 – 11:15 Break for coffee Meet the other trainees and trainers 
11:15 – 13:00 

2 x simulation scenarios 

Table top session – Peer to peer tips and tricks! 

Medical acutely deteriorating patient scenarios or communication scenarios (including cardiac/ respiratory arrest) 

Tips and tricks session – peer to peer session from those who have recently been through this transition 

13:00 – 13:45 Break for lunch  
13:45 – 15:00 

2 x simulation scenarios 

  • Immersive sim scenarios  
  • Comms scenarios 
Medical acutely deteriorating patient scenarios or communication scenarios (including cardiac/ respiratory arrest) 
15:00 – 15:15 Coffee break  
15:45 – 16:40 

2 x simulation scenarios 

  • Immersive sim scenarios  
  • Comms scenarios 
Medical acutely deteriorating patient scenarios or communication scenarios (including cardiac/ respiratory arrest) 
16:40 – 17:00 Round up comments, feedback and close  

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Location

SPHERE (Simulation centre, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh)

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Day 2: Focus on neonates

Learning objectives

The aim of this day is to focus on leading the management of the acutely unwell/ deteriorating neonates.

We have a highly skilled expert faculty who will support you to develop skills in leading the management of a variety of common neonatal emergency scenarios. We will focus on both common newborn neonatal presentations (including neonatal skills sessions) and late neonatal presentations within the neonatal and paediatric scope of practice. The teaching will be delivered through a mixture of immersive simulation, skills simulation, table-top exercises and communication simulation sessions. There will be opportunity for peer to peer learning which is provided by resident doctor colleagues who have recently been through this same transition. All content delivered is aligned to the RCPCH curriculum and specifically designed to address learning needs at this crucially important part of your training (ST2).

Structure of the day

  • Immersive simulation scenarios
  • Table-top preparation for registrar exercises (e.g. prioritisation)
  • Peer to peer learning and a chance to ask questions of colleagues who have recently been through this transition
  • Communication simulation exercises

Generic timetable

08:45 – 09:00 Registration  
09:00 – 09:10 Welcome and Introduction  
09:10 – 10:45 

Short Immersive simulation scenarios 

(deteriorating neonates) 

3 x short immersive simulation scenarios centred around common neonatal and late neonatal presentations 
10:40 – 11:00 Break for coffee  
11:00 – 12:30 

NEONATES: 

Short immersive simulation, communication and skills 

3 different neonatal scenarios including skills, communication and immersive simulation 
12:30 – 13:00 Break for lunch  
13:00 – 13:30 

NEONATES: 

Short immersive simulation, communication and skills 

3 different neonatal scenarios including skills, communication and immersive simulation 
13:30 – 14:30 Long immersive simulation scenario  1 long simulation scenario including communication and debrief 
14:30 – 14:45 Coffee  
14:45 – 15:45 Prioritisation exercises GP phone calls and prioritisation/ management tabletop exercises 
15:45 – 16:00 Short break  
16:00 – 16:30 Top tips and peer to peer advice Advice and top tips session from trainees who have been through the transition recently 
16:30 – 17:00 Questions, feedback and CLOSE  

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Location

SPHERE (Simulation centre, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh)

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Day 3: A night shift in the life of a registrar

Learning objectives

The aim of this day is to take you through a simulated night shift as a registrar.

We have a highly skilled expert faculty who will support you to consolidate your skills in leadership, prioritisation and management through a simulated night shift as a registrar. This will be a safe space to discuss potential management and leadership decisions with faculty and peers and somewhere to ask questions. The teaching will be delivered through a mixture of immersive simulation, table-top exercises and communication simulation sessions. There will be opportunity for peer to peer learning which is provided by resident doctor colleagues who have recently been through this same transition. All content delivered is aligned to the RCPCH curriculum and specifically designed to address learning needs at this crucially important part of your training.

Structure of the day

  • Immersive simulation scenarios
  • Table-top preparation for registrar exercises (e.g. prioritisation)
  • Peer to peer learning and a chance to ask questions of colleagues who have recently been through this transition
  • Communication simulation exercises

Generic timetable

08:30 – 08:45 REGISTRATION  
08:45 – 09:00 Introduction  Plan for the day and meet the team 
09:00 – 09:30 HANDOVER Prioritisation and delegation exercise 

09:30 – 10:30 

 

“GP Bay” - short scenarios 

Short simulation scenarios 

(Unwell paediatric cases/ clear admissions) 

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee/ Break  
10:45 – 11:45 Grey area scenarios Short table-top exercises 
11:45 – 12:45 Long simulation scenario + communication Long simulation scenario  
12:45 – 13:45 Lunch 

Lunch will be provided 

Peer discussion - Wellbeing / worries/ concerns  

13:45 – 14:45 Comms scenarios  Communication scenarios with some immersive simulation 
14:45 – 15:00 Coffee Break  
15:00 – 16:00 OOH calls/ diabetic phone calls/ open access calls         
16:00 – 17:00 Long simulation scenario + communication Long simulation scenario with some communication built in 
17:00 Close   

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Location

SPHERE (Simulation centre, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh)

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