Clinical Simulation Educators Programme

Badge awarded to

Laila Cassum

This badge serves as a formal recognition of the participant’s readiness to contribute to healthcare simulation education as a competent and reflective simulation educator. It signifies achievement of the core competencies aligned with the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice for Pre-briefing, Simulation Design, Facilitation, and Debriefing. It validates the individual’s ability to create safe, effective, immersive learning experiences for healthcare professionals.

Issued on 05 Nov 2026 by

Aga Khan University

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Aga Khan University

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Aga Khan University (AKU) is an international institution of higher education and research that prepares individuals for lifelong learning and leadership in health, education, research, and related fields. Founded in 1983, AKU operates on the core principles of impact, quality, relevance, and access, with campuses and teaching sites in South Asia, East Africa, and the United Kingdom. As a badge issuer, AKU recognizes and validates learning achievements, professional development, and competency milestones that reflect the University's commitment to excellence and service in education and beyond.

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Criteria for Digital Badge for LEADS

Field	Description
Name of the course	Clinical Simulation Educators Programme
Course dates	October 20–23, 2025
Modality	Hybrid – 1 week online pre-course followed by 4 days in-person
Learning Outcomes	By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Analyze and critically appraise differing approaches to simulation-based education in healthcare, allowing sound instructional design and pedagogy to be incorporated into planned simulation activities. Describe the fundamentals of simulation modalities, facilitating rational decision making in the choice of approach for differing educational contexts. Explain the relevance of cultural sensitivity, ethical reasoning, and sound judgment in promoting the psychological and physical safety of learners engaged in clinical simulation. Demonstrate their simulation-based teaching skills and describe how to incorporate skills learned into their educational activities/curriculum.
Assessments	Formative
Course leader	Iqra Navroz
Course instructor(s)	Dr Selina Hasan, Dr Abdullah Saeed Khan, Dr Ayesha Ahmed, Dr Faisal Ismail, Mr. Saad Shahid

Badge Metadata Fields

Field Name	Title	Description
Name	Simulation Educator	The title of the badge representing achievement as a competent and reflective simulation educator.
Description	What the badge represents	This badge serves as a formal recognition of the participant’s readiness to contribute to healthcare simulation education as a competent and reflective simulation educator. It signifies achievement of the core competencies aligned with the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice for Pre-briefing, Simulation Design, Facilitation, and Debriefing. It validates the individual’s ability to create safe, effective, immersive learning experiences for healthcare professionals. This badge will be awarded to the participants who have successfully completed the Clinical Simulation Educators Programme (CSEP) and achieve a rating of “Good” (≥70%) or higher across all rubric domains, as evaluated by program facilitators. Assessment is based on the following key competency areas: Pre-course completion and knowledge Simulation design and scenario development Facilitation and psychological safety Debriefing and feedback skills Professionalism and collaboration
Total Learning Hours	40	Total estimated hours required to complete the program.
Number of Micro-credential(s) awarded (if applicable)	One	Indicates the total micro-credential(s) earned upon successful completion.
Level	Advanced	Compatibility level of the course.
Expiry Date	N/A	Badge does not expire; no renewal required.
Criteria	Requirements to earn the badge	The badge will be manually issued by LEADS for all participants who received greater than 70% in the assessment rubric designed by the course facilitators.
Message	Notification message	You have successfully earned the Clinical Simulation Educator digital badge! This achievement recognizes your advanced competence in simulation-based education. Your dedication to excellence demonstrates your readiness to lead and innovate in healthcare simulation. Well done on achieving this significant professional milestone!