Table of Contents

I. Introduction to Simulation.- 1. Healthcare Simulation: From “Best Secret” to “Best Practice”.- 2. The History of Simulation (including personal memoirs).- 3. Education and Learning Theory.- 4. The Use of Humor to Enrich the Simulated Environment.- 5. The Use of Stress in the Simulated Environment.- 6. Debriefing: Using a Structured and Supported Approach.- 7. Debriefing with Good Judgment: Technique for Formative Feedback, Reflection, and Behavior Change in Healthcare Simulation.- 8. Crisis Resource Management.- 9. Patient Safety.- 10. Systems Integration: Engineering the Future of Healthcare Delivery via Simulation.- 11. Competency Assessment.- 12. Simulation for Licensure and Certification.- II. Simulation Modalities and Technologies.- 13. Standardized Patients.- 14. Computer and Web Based Simulators.- 15. Manikin Based Simulators.- 16. Virtual Reality, Haptic Simulators, and Virtual Environments.- III. Simulation in Healthcare Disciplines.- 17. Simulation in Anesthesiology.- 18. Simulation in Non-Invasive Cardiology.- 19. Simulation in Cardiothoracic Surgery.- 20. Simulation in Emergency Medicine.- 21. Simulation in Dentistry/Oral Health.- 22. Simulation in Family Medicine.- 23. Simulation in General Surgery.- 24. Simulation in Gastroenterology.- 25. Simulation in Genitourinary Surgery.- 26. Simulation in Medical Education: Internal Medicine.- 27. Simulation in Military and Battlefield Medicine.- 28. Simulation in Neurosurgery and Neurosurgical Procedures.- 29. Simulation in Nursing.- 30. Simulation in Obstetrics and Gynecology.- 31. Simulation in Ophthalmology.- 32. Simulation in Orthopaedic Surgery.- 33. Simulation in Otolaryngology.- 34. Simulation in Medical Education: Pain & Palliative Care.- 35. Simulation in Pediatrics.- 36. Simulation in Psychiatry.- 37. Simulation in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.- 38. Simulation in Radiology: Diagnostic Techniques.- 39. Simulation in Radiology: Endovascular and Interventional Techniques.- 40. Simulation inBasic Science Education.- IV. Professional Development in Simulation.- 41. The Clinical Educator Track for Medical Students and Residents.- 42. Simulation Fellowship Training.- 43. Specialized Courses.- 44. Continuing Education (CE) in Healthcare Simulation.- V. Program Development in Simulation.- 45. Center Development and Practical Considerations.- 46. Business Planning Considerations for a Healthcare Simulation Center.- 47. Securing Funding for Simulation Centers and Research.- 48. Program and Center Accreditation.- 49. A Future Vision.- Appendix 1. Simulation Center Sample Floorplans and Facility Pictures.- Appendix 2. Terms and Terminology.