The operations team at WISER has been hard at work installing and testing new equipment and simulators at various locations! Knowing which simulators provide the best learning experience depends heavily on the goals and objectives of your simulation-based healthcare education. At WISER, we are proud to share how we utilize different simulators from the three major manufacturers, including Elevate, Laerdal, and Gaumard, to create engaging scenarios and training opportunities that promote learning and skill acquisition. Whether it’s Laerdal’s SimMan 3G, Elevate Healthcare’s Apollo, or Gaumard’s Susie Simon, each simulator provides diverse capabilities that make the application of simulation-based education easier for both the learner and the educator. These simulators can emulate advanced lung models, advanced ultrasound models, and critically ill patients all to provide a higher level of fidelity for learners.
We are also excited to share that two of our simulation specialists, Matt Murphy and Heather Giordano, are now officially Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialists (CHSOS)! By becoming CHSOS, both Matt and Heather show their dedication to WISER’s mission of providing effective simulation-based healthcare education and we are so thankful for the amazing support they provide educators across UPMC. All WISER simulation specialists take the SSH CHSOS exam when they become eligible, and we now have 6 certified specialists that are prepared to expertly assist your simulation-based training! Mapped to the Society for Simulation in Healthcare’s (SSH) CHSOS Exam blueprint, our TechSim Online and Onsite courses are a great way to become certified. For more information about how these courses can help you, email us at wiserhelp@upmc.edu!