Module #1 Introduction to Healthcare Systems Overview of healthcare systems, importance of simulation and modeling, and course objectives
Module #2 Healthcare Systems Architecture Components of healthcare systems, workflow, and interactions between components
Module #3 Simulation Fundamentals Basic concepts of simulation, types of simulation, and simulation terminology
Module #4 Modeling Healthcare Systems Introduction to modeling, types of models, and model development lifecycle
Module #5 Discrete Event Simulation Principles of discrete event simulation, advantages, and limitations
Module #6 System Dynamics Modeling Introduction to system dynamics, stock and flow diagrams, and feedback loops
Module #7 Agent-Based Modeling Introduction to agent-based modeling, agents, and their interactions
Module #8 Simulation Software and Tools Overview of simulation software and tools, including Arena, Simio, and AnyLogic
Module #9 Healthcare System Modeling Examples Case studies of healthcare system models, including emergency department, operating room, and clinic models
Module #10 Model Validation and Verification Importance of model validation and verification, techniques, and best practices
Module #11 Simulation Experimentation and Analysis Design of experiments, simulation runs, and data analysis techniques
Module #12 Healthcare Policy Modeling Modeling healthcare policies, including impact on access, cost, and quality of care
Module #13 Population Health Modeling Modeling population health, including disease spread, epidemiology, and population dynamics
Module #14 Healthcare Operations Management Simulation-based decision making for healthcare operations, including supply chain and resource allocation
Module #15 Healthcare Facility Design and Planning Simulation-based design and planning of healthcare facilities, including hospital layout and Capacity planning
Module #16 Telehealth and Virtual Care Modeling Modeling telehealth and virtual care systems, including access, cost, and quality of care
Module #17 Healthcare Workforce Modeling Modeling healthcare workforce, including staffing, scheduling, and training
Module #18 Healthcare Technology and Innovation Modeling the impact of healthcare technology and innovation, including artificial intelligence and machine learning
Module #19 Global Health Systems Modeling Modeling global health systems, including low- and middle-income countries
Module #20 Healthcare System Resilience and Crisis Modeling Modeling healthcare system resilience and crisis response, including pandemic preparedness
Module #21 Healthcare Equity and Disparity Modeling Modeling healthcare equity and disparity, including access, cost, and quality of care
Module #22 Healthcare Policy Analysis and Evaluation Simulation-based policy analysis and evaluation, including cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis
Module #23 Healthcare System Optimization Simulation-based optimization of healthcare systems, including resource allocation and workflow optimization
Module #24 Case Studies in Healthcare Systems Simulation Real-world case studies of healthcare systems simulation and modeling
Module #25 Healthcare Systems Simulation Project Development Guided project development in healthcare systems simulation and modeling
Module #26 Advanced Topics in Healthcare Systems Simulation Advanced topics in healthcare systems simulation, including machine learning and artificial intelligence
Module #27 Healthcare Systems Simulation and Modeling Best Practices Best practices in healthcare systems simulation and modeling, including model validation and verification
Module #28 Healthcare Systems Simulation and Modeling in Healthcare Policy Role of healthcare systems simulation and modeling in healthcare policy development and evaluation
Module #29 Healthcare Systems Simulation and Modeling in Healthcare Operations Role of healthcare systems simulation and modeling in healthcare operations management
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Healthcare Systems Simulation and Modeling career
