Simulation Overview

SimFlow provides AI-powered simulations that allow learners to practise realistic conversations with simulated patients or characters in a safe, structured environment. Each simulation guides them through a series of stages, from preparing for the scenario and completing the simulated conversation to reflecting on their performance and reviewing their assessment.

This guide provides an overview of the simulation workflow and explains what to expect at each stage. Use the links provided to access detailed guidance for completing each step.

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A typical simulation follows this workflow:

Choose a Simulation → Pre-Reading → Pre-Brief → Simulation → Documentation Task (if included) → Post-Brief → Transcript → Assessment → Finish Simulation

Simulations are available through the Library on Dashboard. The Library contains the scenarios available based on organisation, cohort, or assigned learning activities.

Learners can browse and filter available scenarios by options such as subspecialty, condition, or task to find the scenario they want to practise.

Some simulations include scenario-specific Pre-Reading to help learners prepare before the simulated conversation. Review the available clinical background, guidance, supporting materials, and videos before continuing.

Some simulations include optional Pre-Brief questions before the simulation. These questions encourage them to reflect on their knowledge, confidence, and areas they would like to develop before beginning the conversation.

For more information on how to complete the pre-reading and pre-brief questions, refer to Start a SimulationStart a Simulation.

Before starting the conversation, learners need to review the Scenario Info and Task presented for the simulation.

The scenario provides the context for the interaction, while the task explains what they are expected to achieve during the conversation.

After reviewing the scenario, learners need to select one of the three available Simulation Modes. Each mode provides a different way to interact with the AI character.

Once the selected simulation mode starts, learners start interacting with the AI character according to the scenario task.

The simulation allows them to practise realistic communication and respond to the AI character as the conversation develops.

Some simulation workflows include a Documentation Task after the simulated conversation.

When included, learners will be asked to document the interaction according to the instructions provided. For example, a simulation may ask them to document the interaction and clinical escalation using the SBAR format, as they would in medical notes.

For more information on how to complete the documentation task, please refer to Complete the Documentation TaskComplete the Documentation Task.

After completing the Simulation and any applicable Documentation Task, learners may be asked to complete a Post-Brief to reflect on their performance, including what went well, what could have gone better, and what they would like to improve.

Learners can then review the Transcript of your conversation. Depending on the simulation, audio playback may also be available so that they can revisit the conversation.

For more information on completing the post-brief questions and reviewing the transcript, refer to Complete the Post-Brief and Review TranscriptComplete the Post-Brief and Review Transcript.

The final stage is the Assessment. After submitting the simulation, an Assessment Report is generated automatically.

Depending on the simulation and programme configuration, the report may include Quantitative Grade, Qualitative Feedback, Assessment Subdomains, Emotional Sentiment Analysis, and Documentation Feedback.

For more information on assessment reports, please refer to the Review Assessment ReportReview Assessment Report.

After completing the simulation, learners will be navigated to the My Assessments section, where their completed simulation appears in assessment history.