Enhance your debriefing with a practical one‑day course covering contemporary models, feedback approaches, and handling difficult moments.

Debriefing is a central component of simulation‑based education, yet it is often the aspect practitioners find most challenging. This one‑day course is designed to strengthen your confidence and capability in leading debriefs by introducing you to a range of contemporary debriefing models and helping you understand how and when to use them effectively.

Throughout the day, we will explore the theoretical foundations that underpin high‑quality debriefing and compare several established approaches currently used in practice. You will have the opportunity to review and apply different feedback styles, examine strategies for managing challenging behaviours during debriefs, and learn how to use the DASH tool to support peer review and reflective improvement.

A series of pre‑scripted scenarios will provide structured opportunities to conduct debriefs in more complex or demanding situations, supported by guidance and feedback from experienced faculty.

Highlights / Objectives:

Develop a clear understanding of the principles behind effective debriefing

Compare and contrast contemporary debriefing models and their practical application

Explore a range of feedback approaches and identify how to select an appropriate style for the context

Learn and apply strategies for recognising and managing challenging behaviours during debriefs

Use the DASH tool to support structured peer review

Apply learning through facilitated practice using pre‑scripted scenarios

Target audience:

This course is aimed at simulation educators, or those who lead simulation-based training in their practice. While simulation experience is desirable, it is not essential.

This course is free for staff of NHS Bristol Foundation Trust. Please email bft.simulationservices.city@nhs.net to ask for your free promo code.

Tickets for all external candidates are £245

Fee paying learners will need to pay via credit/debit card. If you need further support with purchasing your ticket or any other enquiries please contact bft.simulationservices.city@nhs.net

A full cancellation policy will be provided with a purchased ticket. Please see below for our refund terms.

Within 48 hours immediately after booking: No fee owed

From 48 hours after booking up to 14 days before the course start date: 20% of the course fee will be owed

Within 14 days prior to the course start date:100% of the course fee will be owed.

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