Course Summary
Escape Rooms are a simulation technique relying on gamification concepts engaging learners to develop knowledge and skill by solving puzzles and challenges to "escape" within a set time limit. The technique is favoured for engaging students to develop knowledge and skills through repeated practice in a safe learning environment. Suited to virtual, face-to-face or blended (combination of both virtual and face-to-face) delivery escape rooms are a popular and favoured simulation approach for increasing students' knowledge acquisition, self-confidence in skills performance and satisfaction with learning. This micro-credential is relevant to any healthcare professional interested in developing and implementing escape room simulations. In this course, you will develop a tailored escape room experience. You will gain skills in writing appropriate scenarios, selecting engaging puzzles and games, and crafting effective challenges to include in your escape room design.
This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
What is a Digital Badge?
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThere are no specific entry requirements. The micro-credential is designed for those working in the simulation in education space.
Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student.
Course Details
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential, Digital Badge and a Certificate of Completion.
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
2 hours
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Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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- Identify healthcare simulation and best practice standards
- Outline the key features of escape rooms as a simulation technique
- Summarise the requirements to build scenarios for escape room simulations
- Recall elements of escape room pedagogy including puzzles, games, and codes to engage students in their learning
- Reflect on how to implement escape rooms in healthcare courses.
Award
Digital Badge via Credly
Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio.