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ForwardRapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP) Facilitator Course April 22, 2026 - Onsite Class
***This course is by invitation only.***
Overview and Target Audience
This activity is for RNs and interdisciplinary healthcare team members who would like to learn Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP) to confidently design, facilitate, and evaluate simulation-based training using the RCDP approach.
Learner Outcome
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to apply the core principles of an RCDP simulation session—including effective prebriefing, delivering concise performance focused feedback, and coaching learners through progressive skill improvement.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the core principles and instructional foundations of Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP).
- Apply RCDP methodology to design structured, learner-centered simulation sessions.
- Demonstrate effective facilitation techniques for conducting RCDP-based training.
- Deliver timely, specific, and constructive feedback to support learner performance and skill acquisition.
- Evaluate learner progress and adapt RCDP sessions in real-time to meet individual and team learning needs
On-Demand Modules must be completed prior to April 8.
In-Person Course Schedule
Wednesday, April 22nd
| Time | Event |
7:30 | Learners arrive, sign in, breakfast |
8:00 | Welcome & Icebreaker |
8:15 | RCDP Refresher |
8:45 | Prebrief Practice |
9:45 | Break (15 min) |
10:00 | Scenario Design Workshop |
11:00 | RCDP Simulation Practice Example |
11:45 | Lunch (45 min) |
12:30 | RCDP Simulation Practice- Small groups |
2:00 | Break (15 min) |
2:15 | Additional Simulation Practice- Small groups |
3:45 | Mentorship Touchpoints / Course Wrap up |
4:00 | Evaluations |
*Children’s Hospital Colorado reserves the right to modify the agenda in the event of an unforeseen circumstance.
Kimberly Howe, MSN, RN, CCRN
Shannon M. Flood, MD
Natalie France, MSN, RN, CCRN, NPD-BC
Kristin Hanak, MS, BSN, RN, PNP, CHSE
Sarah Schmidt, MSN, BSN, CCRN
Dakota Silva, MSN, RN, CPN, CRRN
Stephanie Stanislaw, MSN, RN, CCRN
Ginenne Sullivan, MSN, RN, CPN
Katie Walsh, MD
Continuing Education Credit
Registration, attendance, sign-in and submission of the evaluation, including a written response to questions related to any change in practice that you may make as a result of learning that took place at this activity, are required for successful completion and receipt of the certificate of attendance. Claim only those hours you attend.
Nursing
Children’s Hospital Colorado is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This educational activity for 8 nursing contact hours is provided by Children’s Hospital Colorado
Other
A general certificate of attendance will be available.
Available Credit
- 8.00 Attendance
- 8.00 NCPD