Table 5 Simulation Based Resources Used and Themes on whether there is a Role for SBME to Support Trainees achieve their Procedural Competencies in a Paediatric CBME Training Program

Simulation Based Training Courses (PALS, APLS, BLS, Neonatal Day, Annual Paediatric Workshop, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, International Conferences) with Manikins

9 (37.5)

Institution/Department (Hospital Wards and Emergency Department) Specific Simulation Labs with Manikins

8 (33.3)

Manikins - Not Specified

8 (33.3)

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland National Simulation Based Training Labs with Manikins

4 (16.7)

Institution/Department Specific Simulation Training Using Human Anatomical Specimens (i.e., Umbilical Cord)

2 (8.3)

None/Not Sure

3 (12.5)

Themes on if there is a Role for SBME to Support Trainees Achieve their Procedural Competencies

Number of Participants whose Comments Related to this Theme

Participant Profession

Number of Participants

Yes, it allows for improved knowledge translation

Yes, it increases patient safety and procedural success

Yes, it improves trainee confidence, experience, and expertise

Yes, it increases trainee exposure to procedures

Paediatric Consultant

7

2

1

3

2

Paediatric HST Program Trainee

5

1

1

3

3

Paediatric BST Program Trainee

6

1

1

4

1

Paediatric NCHD in a Non-Structured RCPI Program

6

0

3

4

1