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Simulation in Action: Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology – Episode 2
Building Collaborative Practice Through IPE
See how the Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation at NAIT built an interprofessional education model that connects 14 programs through TeamSTEPPS, intentional scenario design, an IPE Passport, and large-scale simulation experiences like a 25-patient mass casualty incident.
At the Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation (CAMS) at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), interprofessional education is more than a curriculum requirement—it is a culture shaped through shared frameworks, intentional design, and collaborative practice across allied health and veterinary programs. In this episode of Simulation in Action, Lisa George, Tom Waring, and Nichole Boutilier share how their team uses TeamSTEPPS, communication-driven scenario design, and the IPE Passport to create meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for real-world teamwork.
The conversation also explores how CAMS scales this work from foundational simulations to complex events like its annual mass casualty incident, while using governance, debriefing, and learner feedback to keep the program relevant and sustainable. That practical focus clearly resonated with attendees, who called out the “great ideas of IPE,” the value of standardized frameworks like TeamSTEPPS, and the benefit of hearing real experiences from expert guests.
Key Takeaways:
- CAMS at NAIT has embedded TeamSTEPPS and simulation into the everyday culture of 14 allied health and veterinary programs, rather than treating IPE as a one‑off requirement.
- Simulation scenarios are intentionally engineered so communication, role clarity, and escalation behaviors are essential to “beat the sim,” whether in a simple case or a 25‑patient mass casualty incident.
- The IPE Passport gives learners a clear pathway of kickoff events, TeamSTEPPS sims, and elective activities, while a points system and awards surface engagement data and recognize high achievers.
- An IPE curriculum subcommittee, structured debriefs, and peer‑driven recognition processes work together to keep activities relevant, maintain quality, and grow buy‑in across programs.
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