Professional Development
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Needs AssessmentDecember 24, 2025NEW: Simulation Operations Needs Assessment Tool (SONAT)
The Simulation Operations Needs Assessment Tool (SONAT) is a self-report needs-assessment instrument created for simulation operations specialists (SOS), the people…
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CredentialingNovember 6, 2025Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement Program: How to Get Started
Abstract: INACSL, aka the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, launched the Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement program in…
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PersonnelJanuary 27, 2026Sim Tech | Simulation Technician | Simulation Technology Specialist
A Sim Tech works in a Healthcare Simulation program and manages the operations of Medical Simulation technology. Contributing to the…
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CredentialingJanuary 23, 2026Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement Achieved: Lessons Learned
Abstract: The presenter’s nursing simulation program achieved INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standard Endorsement in Spring 2024, reflecting their program’s commitment to…
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PersonnelJanuary 29, 2026Empowering Healthcare Simulation-Based Education Teams: Roles and Responsibilities
Abstract: This presentation seeks to examine the essential elements in designing and implementing roles within Simulation-Based Education (SBE) programs. This…
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Professional DevelopmentNovember 12, 2025Healthcare Simulation Professional Development: Understanding Needs Assessment
Abstract: The second part of the Professional Development Presentation Series for Simulationists, applies the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice:…
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PersonnelJanuary 26, 2026
Healthcare Simulation Educator
A Healthcare Simulation Educator is a clinical simulation professional whose responsibility is to develop and implement clinical simulation-based education designed…
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OutcomesOctober 6, 2025
5 Reasons a Clinical Simulation Fails
Abstract: Clinical Simulation scenarios are designed to advance clinical learning, but without proper planning and facilitation the methodology can fail.…
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Staffing / RecruitmentSeptember 26, 2025
How Clinical Simulation Can Improve Healthcare Hiring and Retention Rates
Abstract: Chronic high turnover rates in healthcare negatively impact healthcare organizations, causing substantial financial costs and disruptions to patient care,…
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PediatricJanuary 26, 2026
International Pediatric Simulation Society (IPSS)
The International Pediatric Simulation Society (IPSS) is a global community of pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, pediatric nurses, educators and other allied…
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TrainingSeptember 8, 2025
Medical Simulation Course
A medical simulation course is an academic learning experience guided by a healthcare simulation-specific curriculum or focus. Learners often enroll…
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PersonnelAugust 26, 2025
Healthcare Simulationist Code of Ethics
The Healthcare Simulation Code of Ethics was established for those involved in healthcare simulation community. All Codes of Ethics are…






