Table 1 Flow chart of participants’ journey in web-based simulation and face-to-face high fidelity clinical learning environment scenarios

Introductory preamble

Short written introduction with explanation.

Short verbal introduction with explanation.

Demographics and Pre-course MCQ

A demographics form and an 12-item multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ).

As in web-based.

Background material

An animated slide show – with voice over from an educator.

As in web-based.

Scenarios

Scenario (i) – Cardiac scenario

Scenario (ii) – Shock scenario

Scenario (iii) – Respiratory scenario

Total score and feedback provided. Each scenario runs for 8 min with acute deterioration at the mid-point.

As in web–based. Video recorded scenarios are rated by attending researchers.

Feedback

The software gathers all performance data for automated feedback at the end of each scenario.

Face-to-face feedback will be conducted with an educator using video and performance records.

Post-course MCQ

Repeat of the MCQ.

As in web-based.

Course evaluation

A course evaluation and reflective review of educational impact

As in web-based.

Certification

Download a course participation certificate

Issued with a course participation certificate.

Course Manual

Download the course manual for reflection and review

Issued with the course manual for reflection and review

Time commitment

1.5 h

2 h