Key Terms
Healthcare Simulation key terms critical for the success of improving clinical education, training and patient safety outcomes.
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Professional DevelopmentNovember 15, 2025NLN SIRC
The NLN SIRC, aka the National League for Nursing (NLN)’s established the Simulation Innovation Resource Center (SIRC), which was developed…
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Professional DevelopmentMay 5, 2025Healthcare Simulation Certification
Certification in healthcare simulation is similar to other certifications and is the process to obtain, verify, and assess the qualifications…
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Professional DevelopmentMay 2, 2025
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…
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Professional DevelopmentMay 1, 2025
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…
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Professional DevelopmentApril 30, 2025Healthcare Simulation Standards
Healthcare Simulation Standards promote, guide, and maintain a safe, competent clinical practice. Professional clinical standards can be set through state…
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ECMO SimulatorsDecember 24, 2025ECMO Simulation
ECMO Simulation is an emerging specialty educational and training opportunity that is rapidly expanding within the field of healthcare. Simulated…
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Professional DevelopmentFebruary 16, 2026
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…
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Emergency Medical ServicesDecember 24, 2025Ambulance Simulator
Ambulance Simulators enable Emergency Medical Service (EMS) professionals to train for the unique challenges of patient care within a confined…
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Professional DevelopmentApril 11, 2025
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.…
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Augmented RealityApril 10, 2025Augmented Reality in Simulation
Augmented Reality (AR) in simulation education is when display-based systems combine real and virtual imagery and are interactive in real…
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Professional DevelopmentApril 10, 2025
Healthcare Simulation Non-Profit Organizations
Healthcare simulation organizations exist across the globe, and range in focus from specialties like pediatric simulation to virtual reality simulation.…
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PharmacyDecember 8, 2025Pharmacy Simulation
Pharmacy Simulation has been incorporated into the Doctor of Pharmacy and their accreditation, The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).…
