To correctly prepare learners for the physical, emotional, psychological and ethical challenges they may encounter in the field, some healthcare simulation educators have begun to implement virtual standardized patient solutions. Helping to provide these solutions, the technology company Avkin has developed virtual standardized patients that include real humans. This realistic environment brings together the best [...]

The Nursing Simulation Conference INACSL held its annual event virtually last week. HealthySimulation.com staff writer Dr. Kim Baily PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, previous Simulation Coordinator for Los Angeles Harbor College and Director of Nursing for El Camino College, was on hand to cover two of the major plenary sessions including “Simulation As Translational Science: Targeting [...]

Here we cover three quick stories about medical simulation companies which have launched specialized products and services to combat COVID-19. Coronavirus Simulation is a crucial component in educating and training frontline emergency services and healthcare workers in the fight against this global pandemic. Let’s take a look at specialized surgical tech simulated training, distance learning [...]

Many Healthcare Simulation champions are having to Rapidly deploy online learning tools to continue educational and training goals for clinical learners. Here is an impressive story about the University of Minnesota moved its entire in-person instruction and clinical rotations to online learning with their pool of Standardized Patients and Zoom meetings. In just three short [...]