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Allied HealthAugust 22, 2024Physiology: The Force Behind Healthcare Simulation – A Guide for Techs, Part 9: Sepsis Labs Explained
Inclusion of laboratory tests in clinical simulation scenarios adds significantly to the realism of simulation since lab results are typically…
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CommunitySeptember 1, 2024Helpful Simulation Guides From Sim Champs Around the World
Simulation Champions around the world are sharing their secrets for success in medical simulation! Today we take a look at…
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Professional DevelopmentSeptember 5, 2024ALERT: Acute Life Threatening Events Recognition and Treatment Medical Simulation Training
The ALERT (Acute Life Threatening Events Recognition and Treatment) is a well-established program that focuses on the detection and management…
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DebriefingAugust 17, 2024PEARLS Debriefing Framework with Debrief2Learn Tool
Many educators consider debriefing as the most important step in healthcare simulation. Healthysimulation.com has previously published several guides to debriefing…
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Professional DevelopmentSeptember 5, 2024Physiology: The Force Behind Healthcare Simulation – A Guide for Techs, Part 8: ABGs
The more closely healthcare simulation matches real life situations (aka fidelity), the more likely that learners will become involved in…
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Elevate HealthcareJanuary 8, 2026CAE Vimedix: 3 Ultrasound Simulator Configurations in Just 1 Platform
CAE Healthcare recently announced the dynamic redesign of Vimedix 3.0, providing healthcare simulation programs more in the education of ultrasound…
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Sim Center DesignSeptember 2, 2024One-Way Mirrors in Healthcare Simulation, Helpful or Hurtful?
Most would argue that the use of a one-way mirror enhances the “safe container” of the simulation lab space, but…
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Professional DevelopmentDecember 8, 2025Leading Nurse Educators Launch Free ‘Essentials of Clinical Simulation’ Online Course
Suzie Kardong-Edgren, Professor and Director of the Regional Research and Innovation in Simulation Education (RISE) Center at Robert Morris University…
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FacilitationSeptember 12, 2024The Evolution of Observation in Theater: What It Means for Healthcare Simulation Observers
Observation in theater is a core component of the art form, as the actor portrays a character for the benefit…
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Professional DevelopmentAugust 4, 2024Physiology: The Force Behind Healthcare Simulation – A Guide for Techs, Part 7C: PCA for Pain
Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) allows patients to manage their pain by self-administering small doses of intravenous analgesia within set limits.…
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Industry NewsSeptember 16, 2024The Cocoanut Grove Fire: The Tragedy that Changed Emergency Simulation
On Saturday 28th November 1942, when the Second World War was raging across much of Europe, North Africa, Asia and…
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PersonnelSeptember 14, 2024Healthcare Simulation Coordinator Job Description w/ Downloadable Template
Healthcare Simulation Coordinators oversee the daily operation of simulation laboratories/centers. Previously we have shared job descriptions for Entry Level Sim…
