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Healthcare Simulation Standards
Healthcare Simulation Standards promote, guide, and maintain a safe, competent clinical practice. Professional clinical standards can be set through state…
Creating Patient End of Life Medical Simulation Experiences to Develop Clinical Learner Empathy
Abstract: Providing students with end-of-life (EOL) and patient death simulations is essential, especially in healthcare, social work, and palliative care.…
The Impact of Mindfulness on Anxiety and Cognitive Load in Healthcare Simulation
Abstract: Simulation-based learning (SBL) in healthcare is a key teaching strategy in nursing education but often induces anxiety, which can…
Ambulance Simulator
Ambulance Simulators enable Emergency Medical Service (EMS) professionals to train for the unique challenges of patient care within a confined…
How to Write Healthcare Simulation Learning Objectives
Learning objectives are an incredibly important foundational consideration for any healthcare simulation event. This may seem like an incredibly basic…
Using Nursing Simulation to Illustrate Patient Pain
Abstract: Chronic pain affects over 51 million adults in the United States and is closely linked with mental health challenges,…
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.…
Unlock Performance with Interprofessional Clinical Simulation Escape Rooms
Abstract: This CE webinar explores the role of clinical escape rooms in team-building interprofessional education among medical students, residents, and…
How to Create Simulated Patients with ChatGPT to Improve Clinical Communication Skills
Abstract: With the advent of newer artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, there are many possibilities to enhance learning for…
Leveraging AI for Research in Healthcare Simulation: Opportunities and Ethical Considerations
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare simulation, artificial intelligence (AI) offers powerful tools to enhance research, scenario development, and educational…
Enhancing Clinical Education with VR Simulation: Leveraging SimX for Healthcare Faculty and Students
Abstract: This presentation highlights how SimX supports healthcare education through immersive VR simulations, curriculum-aligned content, dedicated faculty support, and professional…
How to Design Unfolding Simulation Scenarios to Foster Critical Thinking Skills in Pre-Licensure Nursing Students
Pre-licensure nursing students can significantly benefit from simulation experiences that integrate unfolding case scenarios. These scenarios provide students with a…