Introduction to Assessment/Evaluation of Simulation-Based Education

1.5 contact hours *

This course presents fundamental educational principles used to assess satisfaction, learning and competency in simulation-based education (SBE). Participants will review a variety of commonly used instruments used in SBE and will design their own formative assessment tool and method to use in the simulation-based learning environment. The regulations published by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) will be addressed and resources for accessing commonly used instruments will be explored.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Discuss the administrative rules published by the Oregon State Board of Nursing addressing requirements for evaluating simulation-based education (SBE).
2. Compare the similarities and differences between formative, summative and high-stakes assessment.
3. Design a formative assessment tool/method to use for promoting learning during a simulation-based learning experience.
4. Identify available resources for accessing instruments commonly used to assess student satisfaction and facilitatory effectiveness in SBE.

This course is free-of-charge for Oregon nurse faculty thanks to generous funding from worksystems,inc.

*This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Oregon Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approval valid through 03/16/2023
OCEAN ID #2021-09