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Biography

 

Samantha Dix (SD) is a senior lecturer and Director of Simulation at Monash University, Nursing & Midwifery (MNM). Samantha has extensive experience in simulation-based education pedagogy, including the design and implementation of simulation-based education (SBE) across a variety of health service and education settings. Samantha has a high understanding of, and experience in, the application of key SBE concepts to teaching, learning & research.  

 

Samantha’s research is focussed on using SBE to bridge the learning gap between knowledge development and clinical practice, focused on development of healthcare professionals capable of providing high quality care for patients. She has previously demonstrated research experience both individually and within research teams, including as lead CI , preparation of research protocols and ethics applications and as a team member conducting SBE related research within MNM. Samantha has been part of research teams who have been successful in obtaining funding and led to publications related to SBE in health professions education.

 

Research interests

Nursing, Simulation based education,  Simulation for assessment, Enhancing clinical practice using simulation

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education

Education/Academic qualification

Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education, MONASH UNIVERSITY

Award Date: 1 Dec 2014

Master of Nursing (Emergency Care) , Emergency Department Audit of a Chest Pain Protocol for Short Stay Unit Patients – a 12-month follow-up. , La Trobe University

Award Date: 1 Dec 2010

Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) , Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Award Date: 1 Dec 1996

Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing), MONASH UNIVERSITY

Award Date: 1 Dec 1990

Research area keywords

  • Simulation based education
  • Healthcare Simulation
  • Nursing education
  • Health professions education

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