Modality
Modality resources for medical simulation and nursing simulation including definitions, best practices, technology updates and more.
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ModalityJanuary 23, 2026High Fidelity Simulation
High-Fidelity Simulation is a healthcare education methodology that uses sophisticated, life-like manikins (sometimes called mannequins), virtual-reality patients, or simulated patient…
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Scenario DesignFebruary 16, 2026Not Just a Nice Idea: Using Clinical Simulation to Foster Civility and Respect in Healthcare
Abstract: Civility and respect are essential components of safe, effective, and compassionate healthcare. Uncivil behaviors not only compromise team dynamics…
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Patient SimulatorsJanuary 16, 2026High Fidelity Patient Simulator
A High-Fidelity Simulator is a clinical simulation training product that enables both learners and educators to be able to practice…
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SimVSFebruary 4, 2026Training Delegation and Prioritization Through Multi-Patient Virtual Clinical Simulation
Abstract: The transition from student to practicing nurse has never been more demanding. New graduates are expected to manage complex…
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Endoscopic Surgical SimulatorsJanuary 8, 2026Endoscopy Simulator
An Endoscopy Simulator, also known as an Endoscopic Simulator, is an educational and training tool used as a means of…
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Sim Program DevelopmentJanuary 1, 2026Simulation Training in Healthcare
Simulation Training in Healthcare is an educational method that includes a range of realistic and immersive replicas of clinical practice,…
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ResearchDecember 29, 2025Healthcare Clinical Simulation Research Update November-December 2025
To help simulation educators, researchers, and developers stay abreast of current evidence in healthcare simulation, research articles should be reviewed…
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Virtual RealityJanuary 7, 2026Virtual Reality in Medicine
Virtual Reality in Medicine is an emerging technology that can be used for both education and instruction within the healthcare…
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PersonnelDecember 23, 2025Standardized Patient
A Standardized Patient (SP) is an individual who has been trained to portray the role of either a patient, family…
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ModalityDecember 22, 2025
Human Patient Simulator
An evidence-based teaching modality in health education is the use of human patient simulators (HPS) for healthcare simulation. A Human…
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MedicFXJanuary 21, 2026Meet Baby SIMira: Designing Better Neonatal Skills Training Through Realism, Repetition, and Efficiency
Abstract: This one-hour webinar introduces the new Baby SIMira, from MEDICFX a hyper-realistic neonatal life support manikin purpose-built as a…
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Virtual RealityDecember 19, 2025
Virtual Reality in Healthcare Training
Virtual Reality in healthcare training is a new medical simulation modality which is constantly evolving, but is already a permanently…
