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ForwardRapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP) Facilitator Training Course September 2026
***This course is by invitation only.***
Live Course Date - September 30, 2026 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm MDT)
Online Modules Due - September 4, 2026
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 this educational activity, participants will report increased knowledge in the effective design, facilitation, and debriefing of simulation-based learning using the RCDP methodology. They will demonstrate the ability to develop and implement objective-driven simulation experiences, incorporating key components such as scenario design, structured pre-briefing, and evidence-based facilitation techniques.
There are no refunds for this course.
Online component - 5 Modules, due September 4
- Introduction To RCDP
- Prebriefing An RCDP Session
- Giving Effective Feedback During RCDP
- Designing an RCDP Scenario
- Putting It All Together
Onsite agenda for September 30
| Time | Item |
7:30 am | 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 pm | 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 |
Natalie France, MSN, RN, CCRN, NPD-BC
Kimberly Howe, MSN, RN, CCRN
Linda McCarney, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC
Sarah Schmidt, MSN, BSN, CCRN
Dakota Silva, MSN, RN, CPN, CRRN
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.
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 12.5 nursing contact hours is provided by Children’s Hospital Colorado
Other
A general certificate of attendance will be available.