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3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn

  • Design and facilitate simulation-based training, including case studies and role-playing, to develop clinicians' skills in promoting patient autonomy

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January 2026

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7 assignmentsΒΉ

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the A Clinician's Guide: Soft Skills for Better Patient Outcomes Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

Ready to transition from theory to practice in patient-centered care? This intermediate-level course is designed for clinical educators, healthcare professionals, and curriculum developers who want to master the art of simulation-based training. You will learn to build and facilitate powerful learning experiences that equip clinicians with the skills to navigate complex ethical decisions and uphold patient autonomy.

Through a hands-on, structured approach, you will design a branching digital case study that challenges learners to make decisions with real consequences in a safe, simulated environment. You will also learn to structure and lead interactive role-playing scenarios that build confidence and competence in difficult patient conversations. The course culminates in mastering a structured feedback model, ensuring that every simulation becomes a lasting learning opportunity. By the end, you will not just understand the principles of patient autonomyβ€”you will have a complete "Simulation Starter Kit" to create and lead impactful training that empowers clinicians and transforms patient outcomes.

In this module, you will learn the art and science behind creating compelling, self-paced branching case studies. We will deconstruct what makes a scenario realistic and ethically challenging, and you will learn how to script choices and consequences that lead to powerful, evidence-based learning moments.

What's included

2 videos1 reading2 assignments

2 videosβ€’Total 11 minutes
  • The Ripple Effect of a Single Conversationβ€’4 minutes
  • How to Script Choices and Consequencesβ€’7 minutes
1 readingβ€’Total 7 minutes
  • Anatomy of a Branching Narrative Simulationβ€’7 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 40 minutes
  • Hands-On Learning: Drafting a Branching Scenarioβ€’30 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Simulation Design Principlesβ€’10 minutes

This module shifts focus from digital design to live facilitation. You will learn how to structure and manage an interactive role-playing session, create a safe space for participants to practice, and guide them through challenging patient-centered communication scenarios effectively.

What's included

2 videos1 reading2 assignments

2 videosβ€’Total 12 minutes
  • From Theory to Practice: The Power of Live Role-Playβ€’6 minutes
  • Techniques for Guiding Participants and Managing Scenariosβ€’6 minutes
1 readingβ€’Total 7 minutes
  • The Facilitator's Guide: Creating a Safe and Effective Role-Play Environmentβ€’7 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 35 minutes
  • Structuring a Role-Play Facilitator's Guideβ€’30 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Facilitation Best Practicesβ€’5 minutes

A great simulation is powered by great feedback. In this final instructional module, you will learn how to observe a performance, identify key behaviors, and lead a structured debrief session that provides concrete, actionable insights to help participants improve.

What's included

2 videos1 reading3 assignments

2 videosβ€’Total 13 minutes
  • Why Feedback is the Most Critical Stepβ€’6 minutes
  • Leading a Debrief: Turning Observation into Learningβ€’7 minutes
1 readingβ€’Total 7 minutes
  • Models for Structured, Constructive Feedbackβ€’7 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 65 minutes
  • Analyzing a Mock Role-Play and Preparing Feedbackβ€’30 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Effective Feedbackβ€’5 minutes
  • Project: Design a Simulation Starter Kitβ€’30 minutes

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