EMS SIMULATION TRAINING PROGRAM CHECKLIST
Before launching or expanding a simulation program, it’s essential to have a structured plan. This checklist consolidates everything covered in the previous chapter, serving as a step-by-step reference for educators, training officers, and administrators who want to build a best-in-class EMS simulation training program. Each item aligns with current best practices, the National EMS Education Standards, CoAEMSP accreditation guidelines, and emerging expectations in the AHA 2025 ECC education framework. Use it to evaluate readiness, identify gaps, and track progress. PROGRAM FOUNDATIONS • Define Competencies Clearly: Start with measurable learning objec - tives rather than seat time. Align with national and local standards: assess - ment, airway, circulation, communication, and scene management. • Conduct a Needs Assessment: Survey instructors, students, and field preceptors. Identify which high-risk, low-frequency skills are most under - represented in your current curriculum. • Establish Leadership and Buy-In: Create a simulation committee that includes faculty, operations, and QI representatives to ensure long-term alignment and sustainability. • Secure Administrative Support: Build the case for ROI (retention, certification success, patient safety) early to justify investment and protect program longevity. SCENARIO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION • Develop a Balanced Scenario Library: Include both predictable and complex calls: cardiac arrest, pediatric respiratory distress, MVC, HazMat, and MCI. Rotate quarterly to ensure exposure diversity. • Incorporate Realistic Stressors: Sound, crowd behavior, equipment malfunctions, and decision ambiguity increase cognitive realism. • Align with Chain of Survival Concepts : Integrate CPR, defibrillation, and post-arrest care sequences that reflect current ECC standards and local medical control protocols. • Utilize Objective Metrics: Use feedback devices, scenario timing, and skill data logs to create measurable benchmarks.
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