Key Terms
Healthcare Simulation key terms critical for the success of improving clinical education, training and patient safety outcomes.
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Augmented Reality in Medicine
Augmented Reality in Medicine has been an innovative trend since Robert Mann introduced the first virtual system in medicine in…
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Simulation
Artificial Intelligence in healthcare simulation education is relatively new, yet here to stay and constantly be developed. AI in medical…
Birth Simulator
A birth simulator is a lifelike patient manikin that mimics a woman’s experience through labor and delivery which is used…
NLN SIRC
The NLN SIRC, aka the National League for Nursing (NLN)’s established = Simulation Innovation Resource Center (SIRC), was developed to…
Healthcare Simulation Certification
Certification in healthcare simulation is similar to other certifications and is the process to obtain, verify, and assess the qualifications…
Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist – CHSOS and CHSOS-A
Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) and Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist – Advanced (CHSOS-A) are technical certifications provided by…
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator – CHSE and CHSE-A
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) and Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator – Advanced (CHSE-A) are certifications available from the Society for…
Healthcare Simulation Standards
Healthcare Simulation Standards promote, guide, and maintain a safe, competent clinical practice. Professional clinical standards can be set through state…
ECMO Simulation
ECMO Simulation is an emerging specialty educational and training opportunity that is rapidly expanding within the field of healthcare. Simulated…
International Healthcare Simulation Country Collaboratives / Not-for-Profit Organizations
International Healthcare Simulation Organizations exist across the globe, and range in focus from specialties like pediatric simulation to virtual reality…
Ambulance Simulator
Ambulance Simulators enable Emergency Medical Service (EMS) professionals to train for the unique challenges of patient care within a confined…
Western States Simulation Alliance
The Western States Simulation Alliance (WSSA), formerly known as The California Simulation Alliance (CSA), is a non-profit program within HealthImpact.…