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— Interprofessional Academy of Educators — Collaborations — Special Interest Groups — Simulation

Simulation

Students in simulation lab

Join us in discovering new ideas and opportunities to advance simulation in health sciences education.

The Simulation group provides a platform for members to share their interest in and experience with simulation and its use in education. We offer a network for simulation ideas and issues, support when adding simulation to curricula, and expert insight on simulation technology.

Members of the group may collaborate in various areas based on interest. Potential topics include:

Examining and evaluating simulation activities and modalities
Incorporating simulation into curricula
Developing a simulation network and resources for staff/faculty

Have an idea for an upcoming special interest group meeting? Submit your topic with this brief form.

If you are interested in joining the group, please email the Academy for more information.

Leadership

Beth Culross headshot

Beth Culross, PhD — Co-Chair
Director, Learning Resource Center
Associate Professor, Omaha Division
UNMC College of Nursing
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Jeff Whannell — Co-Chair
Advanced Simulation Specialist, iEXCEL
UNMC Academic Affairs

UNMC Simulation Resources

Clinical Simulation

Rooms and equipment located on Level 2 of the Davis Global Center that offers a risk-free training environment for learners to practice and hone skills

Sorrell Clinical Simulation Lab

Lab that offers an interdisciplinary environment to practice on manikins, task trainers or standardized patients who role-play realistic medical conditions

Surgical Skills Simulation

Labs located on Level 3 of the Davis Global Center that allow attendees to become familiar with surgical equipment and practice various new procedures

Learning Resource Center

A multimedia learning environment located on all five College of Nursing campuses where students gain knowledge and practice skills

UNMC program that improves human performance through high-fidelity simulation, interprofessional collaboration and experiential learning

Simulation In Motion – Nebraska

Mobile simulation units that provide training to emergency medical care providers in rural/frontier areas across Nebraska

Additional Information

Association of SP Educators

An international organization of educators dedicated to human simulation

Society for Simulation in Healthcare

A global community that advocates for and collaborates on simulation training

American College of Surgeons Accredited Education Institutes

National organizations that educate and train using simulation-based techniques

International Nursing Association for Clinical and Simulation Learning

An association dedicated to advancing the science of healthcare simulation

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Contact the Academy

to join this interest group

Phone: 402-559-9244