This course has been designed to provide you with the essential vocabulary and basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical conditions that you will need to perform your work as a healthcare simulation technology specialist. It also includes information on taking a medical history and performing common patient examinations, tests and procedures.

The learning objectives for this course are:

• Understand the medical terminology, and general anatomy and physiology needed to deliver healthcare simulations.
• Describe the principles of patient care and principles of quality and safety in healthcare.
• Describe the key features of common medical conditions.
• Describe healthcare professions, procedures and environments.