Simulation-based curriculum development and team training for neonatal transport: a Canadian experience

The transport of critically ill newborns requires a highly competent team with proven skills for caring for sick neonates. Simulation provides an opportunity to allow transport team members to both acquire and maintain skills specific to their role. This article will shed light on the importance of simulation training for neonatal and paediatric transport teams as well as provide a practical approach to building a transport simulation programme.

Wail Seleem¹
MD
wseleem@manitoba-physicians.ca

Debbie Fraser^2,3
MN, CNEON(C), Associate Professor, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Ganesh Srinivasan¹
MBBS, MD, DM

Michael Narvey¹
MD, Associate Professor, Medical Director of the Child Health Transport Team

¹Department of Neonatology, Health Sciences Center, University of Manitoba, Canada
²Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University, Canada
³NICU, St Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, Canada

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Keywords

simulation; neonatal transport; teamwork; education

Key points

Deliberate practice of a skill with constructive feedback is critical to building expertise and mastery.
High-fidelity simulation for transport team training improves team members' confidence in clinical and communication abilities.
Creating a simulation programme curriculum takes time and resources. An organised approach will ensure success.

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