This book was created as part of an interprofessional, international project to assist healthcare simulation educators to become certified for the very important work that is being accomplished during every simulation learning and evaluative experience around the world. Simulation is a teaching and assessment modality needed to improve patient safety. Simulation effectively teaches healthcare providers interprofessional collaboration, communication, and cooperation like never before in the history of healthcare. Becoming certified in simulation education is a wonderful step to promoting excellence in healthcare education. This book is an invaluable resource in the certification process. It is organized in a user-friendly format and the information is divided into short chapters. Evidence-Based Simulation Practice boxes assist in focusing on the current simulation research and bring state-of-the art evidence. Case Studies and Practice Questions at the end of each chapter promote critical thinking and situational decision-making. The book is organized into five sections. Section I covers the specifics of the examination and the activities needed to reach advanced certification, and recertification. Section II discusses professional values and capabilities in relation to teaching with simulation. Section III addresses foundational knowledge about simulation and includes chapters on specific modalities and integrating simulation education into a professional healthcare curriculum. Section IV focuses on educational principles applied to simulation. Section V describes simulation resources and environments. The features labeled Teaching Tips are provided for those educators who would like further explanation and exploration of topics, many of which provide practical hints to incorporate into simulation experiences. The experienced faculty authors adeptly discuss the essential elements of healthcare simulation from case development to evaluation in an effort to prepare you for the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator Exam.
