Mohammed Al-Hassan, RN, BSc, MSc, CCSNE, MPhil, DMgt
Areas of Interest:
- Simulation based Education
- Nursing Education and curriculum
- Emergency Nursing
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Clinical Nursing Practice
- interprofessional education
About:
Mohammed Al-Hassan is an assistant Professor and Simulation Subject Matter Expert with over 20 years of experience in healthcare education. He is recognized for his leadership in simulation-based learning, interprofessional education, and curriculum innovation. Mohammed holds a Doctorate in Management and Leadership and multiple certifications in simulation education. His work emphasizes student-centered learning, cultural inclusivity, and evidence-informed teaching strategies. He is also an active researcher and contributor to international conferences and publications in nursing education and simulation.
Designations:
RN, BSc, MSc, CCSNE, MPhil, DMgt
Teaching scholarship: curriculum revisions, newsletters etc.:
Dr. Al-Hassan’s teaching scholarship focuses on curriculum innovation, student-centered learning, and the integration of advanced simulation technologies. He has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications and international conferences, particularly in the areas of concept-based curriculum, adaptive quizzing, and psychological safety in simulation. He is also an active member of several academic committees and professional organizations, including CAN-Sim and ASPE.
His work is grounded in a commitment to inclusive, evidence-informed education that prepares nursing students to deliver compassionate, effective care in diverse and underserved communities.
Recent Grants, Awards & Scholarships:
Multiple academic awards from the University of Lethbridge, including:
- Advantage Award Scholarship
- Academic Achievement Award
- Graduate Teaching Assistance Scholarship
Publications:
Refereed Articles, Papers, Books or Chapters
- Al-Hassan, M., & Dorri, R. (2025). Harnessing AI for Nursing Education: Innovations, Barriers, and Ethical Considerations. Barriers, and Ethical Considerations (February 01, 2025).
- Al-Hassan, M. (2025). Beyond efficiency: critical reflections on ChatGPT’s role in healthcare simulation design. Journal of Healthcare Simulation. from 10.54531/BNLD6159.
- Dorri, R., Al-Omari, E., Al-Hassan, M., Mohamed, S., & Ansar, S. (2025). Global integration of adaptive quizzing in nursing education: Enhancing Student performance and bridging educational gaps: A narrative review. Nurse Education in Practice, 104334.
- Al-Hassan, M., Al-Omari, E., Dorri, R., Al Badawi, A. K., Khraim, F., & Nashwan, A. J. (2025). The Comprehensive Healthcare Education Simulation Tool (CHEST): A validity and reliability study in nursing education. Teaching and Learning in Nursing.
- Al-Hassan, M., Dorri, R., & Al-Omari, E. (2025). Mapping the impact: A citation analysis of top publications in simulation-based nursing education. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 102, 101721.
- Dorri, R., Al-Hassan, M., Al-Omari, E., & Blanco, M. (2025). Response to faculty readiness and assessment strategies in concept-based curriculum implementation. Teaching and Learning in Nursing.
- Al-Hassan, M., Dorri, R., & Al Omari, E. (2024). Adaptive quizzing in nursing education: A narrative review of its potential and considerations in the gulf cooperation council (GCC) region. Nurse Education in Practice, 80, 104126–104126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2024.104126
- Al-Omari, E. Dorri, R. Blanco, M. and Al-Hassan, M. (2024). Innovative Curriculum development: Embracing the concept-based Approach in Nursing Education. Teaching and learning in nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2024.04.018.
- Ihab Safi & Mohammed Al-Hassan (2024). Reassessing Disaster and Emergency Management: A Child Rights Perspective. Sch Bull, 10(2): 32-38. https://doi.org/10.36348/sb.2024.v10i02.001
- Dorri, R., Al-Omari, E., Blanco, M., & Al-Hassan, M. (2024). Transforming nursing pedagogy: The journey to concept-based learning at the University of Calgary in Qatar. Saudi Journal of Nursing and Health Care, 7(1), 3–6. https://doi.org/10.36348/sjnhc.2024.v07i01.002
- Zamanian, M. Y., Golmohammadi, M., Nili-Ahmadabadi, A., Alameri, A. A., Al-Hassan, M., Alshahrani, S. H., Hasan, M. S., Ramírez-Coronel, A. A., Qasim, Q. A., Heidari, M., & Verma, A. (2023). Targeting autophagy with tamoxifen in breast cancer: From molecular mechanisms to targeted therapy. Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology. https://doi.org/10.1111/fcp.12936
- Abdulqadir J. Nashwan, Suzan Gharib, Majdi Alhadidi, Ayman Mohamed El-Ashry, Asma Alamgir, Mohammed Al-Hassan, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr, Shaimaa Dawood and Bassema Abufarsakh (2023). Harnessing Artificial Intelligence: Strategies for Mental Health Nurses in Optimizing Psychiatric Patient Care. Issues in Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2023.2263579
- Mohammed Al-Hassan & Elham Al Omari (2023). Simulation as a Tool for Continuous Professional Development Unveiling Excellence: Harnessing Simulation for Lifelong Learning in Nursing Practice. Saudi J Nurs Health Care, 6(10): 346-353. https://doi.org/10.36348/sjnhc.2023.v06i10.005
- Al-Hassan, M. (2023). Unveiling the strains: A qualitative study on work stress among health care aides in assisted living facilities. Nursing & Healthcare International Journal (NHIJ), 7(6). https://doi.org/10.23880/nhij-16000300
- Al-Omari, E., Dorri, R., Blanco, M. and Al-Hassan, M. (2023). Revolutionizing Nursing Education: a Concept-Based Approach for Enhanced Learning. Middle Eastern Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 4(4), pp.1–12. https://doi.org/10.47631/mejress.v4i4.710.
- Ebrahimi, Y., Ramírez-Coronel, A. A., Baqir Al-Dhalimy, A. M., Alfilm, R. H. C., Al-Hassan, M., Fadhel Obaid, R., Alameri, A. A., Rastiani, F., Khaledian, Y., & Shokri, S. (2023). Effects of honey and bee venom on human health: A review. Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences, 1-5. https://cjes.guilan.ac.ir/article_6235.html.
- Ebrahimi, Y., Ramírez-Coronel, A. A., Baqir Al-Dhalimy, A. M., Alfilm, R. H. C., Al-Hassan, M., Obaid, R. F., A. Alameri, A., Rastiani, F., Khaledian, Y., & Shokri, S. (2022). Contamination of honey products by Clostridium botulinum spores and fungi along with their effects on human health. Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences, 1-6. https://cjes.guilan.ac.ir/article_6095.html
- Al-Hassan, M. (2014). Work-related Stress among Health Care Aides in Assisted Living facilities: a Descriptive Exploratory Study - ProQuest. [online] Proquest.com. Available at: https://www.proquest.com/openview/44d8a2149dfe8d57dafd4150725c1cf8/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750.
Non-Refereed Articles, Papers, Books or Chapters
- Al-Hassan, M., & Alomari, E. (2024, April 2). Simulation in Continuous Professional Development: benefits and strategies. SIMZINE, [online] Issue 13. https://simzine.news/experience-en/did-you-know-en/simulation-in-continuous-professional-development-benefits-and-strategies/
- Al-Hassan, M. and Dorri, R. (2024). Psychological Safety in Simulation: Creating a Secure Learning Environment. SIMZINE, [online] Issue 15. https://doi.org/10.69079/SIMZINE.L24.N15.00038.
- Alhassan, M. (2023). Simulation in Doha? The Experiential Learning Center. [online] SIMZINE, [online] Issue 9. Available at: https://simzine.news/sim-centres/simulation-in-doha-the-experiential-learning-center/
- Al-Hassan, M. (2023). The Future of Simulation in Nursing Education. SIMZINE, [online] Issue 10. ISSN 2785-7468, Page 38. Available at: https://simzine.news/experience-en/the-future-of-simulation-in-nursing-education/
- Al-Hassan, M. (2023). Embracing Diversity in Nursing Clinical: A Comprehensive Guide. ResearchGate. [online] https://doi.org/10.13140//RG.2.2.16302.28482.
- Dorri, R., & Alhassan, M. (2025). Empowering Nursing Knowledge: A Postmodern Feminist Analysis of Breast Screening Practices in Qatar. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202504.0842.v1
- Alhassan, M., Dorri, R., & Al-Omari, E. (2025). Crafting Nursing Research Proposals: A Step-by-Step Guide to Best Practices. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202504.0549.v1
- Al-Hassan, M, Dorri, R. 'Standardized vs. Virtual Patients in Medical Education'. SIMZINE Feb 21, 2025. Issue n. 19. https://simzine.news/experience-en/standardized-vs-virtual-patients-in-medical-education/ DOI: https://doi.org/10.69079/SIMZINE.B25.N19.00061
- Al-Hassan, M, Dorri, R., Harnessing AI for Nursing Education: Innovations, Barriers, and Ethical Considerations (February 01, 2025). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5144569onference
Presentations and Invited Academic Lectures
- 2024: WCM-Q METC Conference, Doha – Leveraging Technology for Humanistic Medical Education
- 2024: 9th International Nurse Education Conference, Singapore – Poster: Concept-Based Curriculum
- 2024: Forum for Open Research in MENA, Doha
- 2024: Qatar Simulation Symposium – AI in Healthcare Simulation
- 2023: All Together Better Health Conference, Doha
- 2023: BPSO Knowledge Exchange Symposium, Toronto (Online)
- 2023: International Nursing, Healthcare & Patient Safety Conference, Dubai – Simulated Patients Study
- 2023: SimKids Virtual Simulation Symposium, SickKids, Canada
- 2022: Alberta eSIM Symposium, Calgary & Edmonton
- 2022: Qatar Simulation Symposium – Simulated Patients in Nursing Education
- 2022: CASN Simulation Professional Development Forum
- 2022: CASN Virtual Vendor Showcase
- 2020: Society for Simulation in Healthcare Webinar – Standardized Patient Program
- 2019: Medical Education Research Forum, Weill-Cornell Medicine, Doha
Current Research
- Simulation-Based Learning in Nursing Education
- Developing and evaluating immersive simulation scenarios to enhance clinical decision-making, teamwork, and critical thinking.
- Leading research on psychological safety and student engagement in simulation environments.
- Concept-Based Curriculum Innovation
- Investigating the implementation and outcomes of concept-based approaches in nursing education.
- Co-authoring studies on faculty readiness and curriculum transformation.
- Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education
- Exploring the integration of AI tools in simulation design and nursing pedagogy.
- Co-authoring manuscripts on AI-augmented simulations and the socio-cultural implications of AI in healthcare.
- Adaptive Quizzing and Assessment Strategies
- Researching the effectiveness of adaptive quizzing tools in improving student performance and bridging educational gaps.