Simulation Courses
National Simulation Courses and Programs in New Zealand.
Auckland
Douglas Starship Simulation Faculty Development Workshop
Brief description of course:
3-day faculty development workshop course, based on Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard University philosophy and methodology of the Advocacy Inquiry debrief methodology. Chris Roussin and Peter Weinstock’s SimZones 0-4 methodology also covered within the course with aligned debrief methodologies to each zone. This course is targeted to all healthcare staff wishing to be inspired and empowered to deliver psychologically safe simulation in a range of settings. Delivered by local and international experts.
Who the course is targeted at:
Open to all employees of Te Whatu Ora in the motu who are involved or want to be involved in simulation and wish to formalise their training. Other healthcare workers in other settings are welcome to enquire to check suitability.
Where and approximately when/how often the course is given:
Twice a year. Starship Children’s Hospital – Auckland City
Contact information:
Sonya Patel, Team Support Administrator: SonyaPatel@adhb.govt.nz
Simulation Essentials Methodology, Technical and Moulage
Brief description of course:
1-day course that covers the SimZones methodology from Chris Roussin and Peter Weinstock (Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard). Zone 0-2 simulation is covered in the morning segment of the course; including practical application and practice of these skills as new faculty members for this style of simulation. Well-supported start points for the new simulation debriefer wanting a formalised system to work within an established or new simulation programme. Technical skills around setup and running of a manikin as well as moulage application will be covered by team experts in the afternoon segment.
Who the course is targeted at:
Anyone with an interest in Simulation, who wants to begin on a formalised simulation-based education journey. Ideal for the beginner or those wanting certified training in a debrief model.
Where and approximately when/how often the course is given:
At least 4 times a year, sometimes more often. Starship Child Health, Auckland.
Contact information:
Sonya Patel, Team Support Administrator. SonyaPatel@adhb.govt.nz
Debriefer Refresher Workshop
Brief description of course:
½ day workshop for any healthcare staff who have previously completed the 3-day faculty development workshop for Advocacy Inquiry debriefing with Douglas Starship Simulation Programme
Who the course is targeted at:
The debriefer who wants to be refreshed in Advocacy Inquiry debriefing
Where and approximately when/how often the course is given:
Bespoke courses delivered on an as-requested basis. The location is negotiable. Happy to pair in with an outreach visit to a local hospital and then support teams to deliver simulation locally.
Contact information:
Sonya Patel, Team Support Administrator: SonyaPatel@adhb.govt.nz
Wellington
New Zealand Simulation Instructors Course
Brief description of course:
This is an introductory-intermediate course on all aspects of running simulations. This includes design, implementation, skills teaching, and debriefing.
Who the course is targeted at:
Primarily novice facilitators in all professions, open to all across NZ.
Where and approximately when/how often the course is given:
Wellington Simulation Centre Spring and Fall.
Contact information:
wrcsse@ccdhb.org.nz
Introduction to Simulation Debriefing Workshop
Brief description of course:
This course is an introduction to effective debriefing in simulation-based education. Prior experience of simulation as a participant on at least two courses is essential.
Who the course is targeted at:
The course is open to all medical, nursing, midwifery and Allied Health individuals who are developing, or already delivering, simulation-based training in their workplace.
Where and approximately when/how often the course is given:
Wellington Simulation Centre, Dates TBD but can be requested with enough participants
Contact information:
wrcsse@ccdhb.org.nz
Sim Tech Course
Who the course is targeted at:
Primarily novice facilitators in the Otago and Southland region, but open to all across the motu.
Where and approximately when/how often the course is given:
Wellington Simulation Centre, Dates TBD, but can be requested with enough participants
Contact information:
wrcsse@ccdhb.org.nz
Christchurch
Conversational Debrief
Brief description of course:
This four-day course examines debriefing strategies as a conversational tool to review actual and simulated events occurring in the clinical setting. A range of strategies will be explored and utilised to analyse the actions of individuals and interprofessional teams. Participants will apply debriefing models with the intent to improve or sustain performance in the future.
Where and approximately when/how often the course is given:
February.
Contact information:
Christine.beasley@cdhb.health.nz
University of Otago, Christchurch Simulation Centre
Brief description of course:
3-day course including the following learning objectives. Examine theory and best practice with respect to simulation-based education (SBE) and debriefing. Discuss principles and best practices of sessions development including design/development of scenarios and prebriefs / debriefs. Discuss principles and best practices in the creation of the ‘safe’ container for SBE. Review current recommendations and guidance for safety in all aspects of SBE. Be orientated to human simulators including their capabilities and limitations, using SM3G Plus. Work in an interprofessional group to design/develop and deliver a simulation session (including a prebrief / scenario and debrief).
When and how long the course runs:
The course runs for 3 days on 10th – 12th November, 2026.
Contact information:
simcentre.uoc@otago.ac.nz
Dunedin
Mobile 2-day workshop
Brief description of course:
Mobile 2-day workshop- An introduction to the fundamentals of facilitating a simulation-based learning experience. The focus is developing knowledge and skills in simulation best practices as well as designing, running, debriefing, and evaluating a simulation.
Who the course is targeted at:
Primarily novice facilitators in the Otago and Southland region but open to all across the country.
Where and approximately when/how often the course is given:
The first course being offered in November 2023 in the Otago Clinical Skills Laboratories 2nd Floor Fraser Building – Dunedin Hospital.
Contact information:
Ange.Price@southerndhb.govt.nz
