Danny OppermanMBA, NRP, CHSE, CHSOS

Director of Clinical Simulation Education at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Danny serves as the Director of Clinical Simulation at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), where he oversees various simulation programs spanning multiple campuses. His leadership ensures the seamless integration of innovative technologies, high-fidelity manikins, and standardized patients into a wide range of educational curricula, preparing learners for the complexities of real-world healthcare. Danny is dual-certified with SSH as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator and a Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist.

He is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as an Aerospace Medical Specialist, deploying worldwide to provide care and deliver healthcare training. With over 20 years of experience in emergency medical services (EMS), he has held diverse roles, including paramedic, EMS supervisor, EMS simulation lab manager, educator, and founder of the Atlantic Cape Community College Paramedic Science Program in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where he served as the clinical coordinator.

Danny’s academic achievements reflect his dedication to advancing healthcare education and leadership. He holds an Associate degree in Allied Health, Paramedic Education and Management, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and a Master’s in Business Administration with a focus on Healthcare Administration. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctor of Health Science with a concentration in Healthcare Education at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.