Instructor Development/Qualifications

Simulation instructors have a key role in the success of simulation-based education. Ongoing instructor development is vital to success in this role, due to the ever-changing growth in understanding of how best to implement simulation-based education. This chapter outlines educational needs of the simulation instructor, provides direction for obtaining that education, and presents methods with which to demonstrate and evaluate competency of the instructor. Guidelines and standards of best practice are provided to support ongoing professional development.