This article walks you through how to use SimCapture for Skills to practice clinical skills with a peer using a single device. If you're looking to record yourself independently, check out SimCapture for Skills: How to Use the Self-Record Feature

Before You Begin

Here are a few things to know:

• Device Compatibility: SimCapture for Skills works on any device with a web browser-smartphones, tablets, or computers.
• Single Sign-On (SSO): Available if your organization has enabled it.
• Wi-Fi: A stable internet connection is recommended for the best experience.

User Roles in SimCapture for Skills

• System Administrator: Sets up the system and manages permissions.
• Administrator: Creates and manages courses.
• Participant (You): Learns and practices skills.

Peer-to-Peer Practice Using One Device

In a peer-to-peer session, one person is the Learner, and the other is the Observer. Here's how to get started:

1. Log In

Go to your SimCapture for Skills site: [yourorganization].simcapture.com/skills

2. Select a Skill

• Under Your Course List, select a non-self-record skill.
• Review the Overview and Learning Objectives.

3. Start Practice

• Select Practice.
• Choose Practice with a Peer as your mode.

Assign Your Observing Peer

• Select your Observer from the dropdown.
• Choose 1 Device as the Pairing Type.
• Select Start.

Note: There is no pre-reflection shown to the Learner. The Observer will be prompted to complete it once the evaluation begins.

Evaluation Process

• On the Evaluations page, select Got it.
• The Observer will see a skills checklist.
• As the Learner performs the skill, the Observer marks each item as Complete or Incomplete.
• When finished, the Observer selects Submit Checklist.

Comments & Reflections

Some questions may prompt the Learner to add a comment. These can be added by selecting the comment icon and typing in the text box.

Reflections and checklist items can be configured to include these comment prompts.

Session Feedback

After submission, the Learner can view detailed feedback:

• Done: Full credit (e.g., 5/5)
• Partial Credit: Some points awarded
• Missed: No credit
• Unscored: No point value (e.g., free text)

Select the dropdown arrow next to each question to view feedback.

Scoring Overview

Your Scoring Screen includes:

• Total Score
• Date and Number of Attempts
• Previous High Score
• Timer (session duration)
• Score Breakdown by Category
• Detailed Feedback by Category

Score Colors:

• Green: New high score
• Black: Same as previous
• Orange: Lower than previous

Question Categories

Categories help identify strengths and areas for improvement. For example, QSEN (Quality and Safety Education in Nursing) categories may be used to align questions with core competencies.

This helps both learners and administrators track progress and identify knowledge gaps.