SimPACT 2025

Please use the below link to book onto the SimPACT courses:

Products - Queen's University Belfast

⚠ Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A waiting list will be maintained for future course offerings.

Introductory Educate the Educator in simulation-based education (Full day ‘in-person’ course Thursday 19th June 2025)

This practical and interactive course offers an overview of the key elements involved in delivering high-quality simulation-based education. Participants will receive hands-on training in:

• Core principles of effective simulation-based learning
• Designing a simulation-based educational activity
• Conducting effective pre-briefing sessions
• Facilitating simulation sessions with impact
• Leading meaningful debriefings

Details: 

• Venue: KN Cheung SK Chin InterSim Centre, Medical Biology Centre, Queen’s University Belfast 

• Date:  Thursday 19th June 2025 

• Time: 08:45 – 17:00 

• Cost: £25 for QUB staff, £75 for non-QUB participants 

• Eligibility: Open to health and social care professionals, academics, and postgraduate students 

• Additional Information: Lunch and refreshments will be provided during the course 

Educate the Researcher: Introduction to Qualitative Research in Simulation-Based Education (Full day ‘in-person’ course Friday 20th June 2025)

This interactive course introduces qualitative research methods, specifically within the context of simulation-based education. Topics covered include:

• Foundations of robust qualitative research
• Developing clear and relevant research questions
• Using theory to guide your research approach
• Conducting qualitative research interviews
• Performing thematic analysis
• Navigating the process of publishing your research in academic journals

Details: 

• Venue: KN Cheung SK Chin InterSim Centre, Medical Biology Centre, Queen’s University Belfast 

• Date: Friday 20th June 2025 

• Time:  08:45 – 16:30 

• Pre-course Preparation:  Consider a topic you would like to research! 

• Cost: £25 for QUB staff, £75 for non-QUB participants 

• Eligibility: Open to health and social care professionals, academics and only post graduate students. 
  
• Additional Information: Lunch and refreshments will be provided during the course