Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation

In this episode of Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation, Dr. Tim Willett, a national leader in simulation-based education, discusses the best practices shaping the future of healthcare training in Canada. As the President and CEO of Simulation Canada, Dr. Willett shares insights on how simulation improves workforce development, patient safety, and medical innovation.
We discuss:
  • The current landscape of simulation-based education across Canada
  • Why simulation has become essential in training and retraining healthcare professionals
  • The key principles of effective simulation education
  • Common challenges institutions face when implementing simulation-based training
  • The role of AI, virtual reality, and extended reality in the future of healthcare simulation
  • How Simulation Canada is driving best practices, training, and research in the field
  • What to expect at the Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation Provincial Summit on May 7
Learn more at “Advancing Healthcare through Simulation: A Provincial Summit” hosted by CAMS at NAIT on May 7

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What is Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation?

Welcome to Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation, a series exploring the critical role of simulation in shaping the future of healthcare. This series highlights NAIT's Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation (CAMS) as a hub for healthcare simulation, workforce development, and innovation.

Through conversations with experts, industry leaders, and educators, we’ll explore how simulation is transforming patient care, medical training, and healthcare innovation. Each episode is designed to enhance awareness and understanding of CAMS while positioning it as a leader in this rapidly evolving field.

Join us as we share strategic insights, compelling stories, and forward-thinking perspectives on the power of simulation in advancing healthcare.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.nait.ca/centre-for-advanced-medical-simulation