This book is a handbook for individuals working in or preparing to work in simulation and for academic and service organizations that are using simulation or are planning to use simulation. It provides the knowledge needed to become a simulation professional and information on how to best use that knowledge to effectively use simulation in their organizations. Evidence-based and pragmatic, this book raises awareness of the knowledge and expertise required to utilize simulation strategies.

Foundations of simulation -- Developing clinical competence and confidence -- Creating effective simulation environments -- Creating effective, evidence-based scenarios -- Debriefing and reflective practice -- Evaluating simulation effectiveness -- Using simulation with specific learner populations -- Using health care simulation for interprofessional -- Using simulation in academic environments to improve -- Using simulation in hospitals and health care systems -- Using simulation for risk management and quality -- Using simulation for research -- Defining roles and building a career in simulation -- Credentialing and certification in simulation -- Developing and building a simulation center -- The future of simulation in health care.