Training simulations

A training simulation is an instructional tool that utilizes training strategies, such as scenario-based training, to provide a problem-solving context for guided practice. It is a risk-free training method that allows individuals to practice critical situations, such as accidents, in a safe and controlled environment using a virtual training simulator.From: Real-Time Simulation Technologies [2017], Simulators for Transportation Human Factors [2017], No pain, no gain? The effects of adding a pain stimulus in virtual training for police officers [2023]

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Published in Mark S. Young, Michael G. Lenné, Simulators for Transportation Human Factors, 2017

Kjell Ivar Øvergård, Linda Johnstone Sorensen, Magnus Hontvedt, Paul Nikolai Smit, Salman Nazir

Within the domain of simulator training, simulations are considered to provide risk-free training of critical situations such as accidents. Simulators also provide opportunities for repetition and organising of activities that are not possible in actual work settings – such as the opportunity to ‘freeze’ scenarios for discussion or instruction as well as take the system to the boundaries, and beyond, of what it can take (Committee on Ship-Bridge Simulation Training, 1996), thereby providing students with vital critical incident management and stress coping skills.

No pain, no gain? The effects of adding a pain stimulus in virtual training for police officers

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Published in Ergonomics, 2023

Lisanne Kleygrewe, R. I. (Vana) Hutter, Raôul R. D. Oudejans

Training technologies, such as virtual training simulators, are becoming increasingly popular in police agencies (Arble and Arnetz 2021). Virtual training simulators allow police agencies new opportunities to advance their training. Using a virtual training simulator, complex and high-risk scenarios can be trained in a safe and controllable environment. Vulnerable populations (such as children, the elderly, mentally ill people) that cannot easily be included in real-life training can be simulated in virtual environments (Kent and Hughes 2022; Murtinger et al. 2021). Scenario locations and content can be designed and adjusted almost at will (Giessing 2021). The increased safety and flexibility of using virtual simulators in training makes these technologies particularly interesting for police agencies.

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