Creating realistic scenarios that students can use to formulate, study, and “try on” a variety of responses to situations they could face on the job sharpens their performance and increases their skill.

• Scenarios should describe incidents or situations that students will recognize as familiar and likely to occur on the job. This brings relevance to the training that makes it memorable.
• Scenario-based training is generally interactive, asking students to think about different potential responses or solutions. Common things we see time and again is tunnel vision setting in the moment the adrenaline hits and fight-or-flight reactions. We work with students to help them form habits to break these responses and become affective when an emergency arises.
• Realistic scenarios offer students the chance to problem-solve and to practice, mentally at least, for situations they might face. This prepares them with one or more appropriate responses, making them more effective while also boosting their confidence.
• Well-written scenario-based training allows students to try out multiple responses then analyze and learn from the potential repercussions of each.
• Scenario-based training provides a safe space where students can practice and learn from their errors — before making costly or embarrassing mistakes in situations with actual jobs.