This guide walks you through how to use SimCapture for Skills to practice clinical skills with a peer using two separate devices.

Use this option when both learners have their own device, such as for remote, flexible, or asynchronous peer practice.

If you’re looking to practice on your own, see SimCapture for Skills: How to Use the Self‑Record Feature.

Before You Begin

Before starting a two‑device peer practice session, make sure you have:

• Your own device with a web browser (smartphone, tablet, or computer)
• A stable internet connection
• Access to a course and skill that supports peer practice
• A peer available to observe and evaluate your performance

Peer‑to‑Peer Roles (Two Devices)

Each learner uses their own device and has a specific role:

Both learners can repeat the workflow later to switch roles and receive practice credit.

Step 1: Log In

Go to your SimCapture for Skills site:

https://[yourorganization].simcapture.com/skills

Log in using your organization’s credentials.

Step 2: Choose a Skill

From Your Course List:

1. Select a skill that supports peer practice (not a self‑record skill)
2. Review the Overview and Learning Objectives

Step 3: Start a Two‑Device Peer Practice Session

1. Select Practice
2. Choose Practice with a Peer
3. Select Two Devices as the pairing method
4. Generate the pairing code
5. Share the code with your Observer

Step 4: Pair Devices

Observer Steps

1. Log in to SimCapture for Skills
2. Select Observe a Peer
3. Enter the pairing code shared by the Learner

If a pre‑reflection is configured, the Observer is prompted to complete it once the evaluation begins.

Step 5: Begin Practice

Once the Observer selects Keep This Session, the Learner selects Begin Practice to start the evaluation.

What Happens During the Evaluation

During the session:

1. The Observer views the skills checklist on their device
2. The Learner performs the skill
3. The Observer marks each checklist item as Complete or Incomplete
4. When finished, the Observer selects Submit Checklist

The Learner will see a Checklist Completed confirmation.

Comments and Reflections

Some checklist questions may include a comment icon.

Comments and reflections may appear in:

• Pre‑ or post‑reflections
• Live checklist items
• Session feedback

Viewing Session Feedback

After submission, the Learner can review detailed feedback for each item:

• Done – Full credit
• Partially Done – Partial credit
• Missed – No credit
• Unscored – No point value assigned

Select the dropdown arrow next to a question to view item‑level feedback.

Understanding Your Score

Your scoring screen includes:

• Total score
• Date and number of attempts
• Previous high score
• Session duration (timer)
• Score breakdown by question category
• Detailed feedback by category

Score Colors

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

The timer reflects how long the session lasted and may be used for time‑based assessments.

Question Categories

Checklist questions may be grouped into categories (such as QSEN competencies).

Categories help:

• Identify strengths and areas for improvement
• Track progress over time
• Focus future practice sessions

This information is visible to both learners and administrators.

Need Help?

If you experience issues starting or completing a peer session, contact your course administrator or the Laerdal Support Team for assistance.