Rural SimCenter

We encourage any instructor interested in using our state-of-the-art facility to tour the simulation center to view the educational opportunities firsthand!

 

The Rural Northern California Clinical Simulation Center Partnership is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art education using dynamic teaching tools. Through the use of the Clinical Simulation Center, students and professionals can experience risk-free, hands-on clinical situations. Examples include mock codes, intubation procedures, inserting chest tubes, managing critical care scenarios, and numerous other opportunities.

 

To schedule time at the RN SimCenter please view the Calendar and then submit a reservation request. The Center is open from 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday.  At this time we cannot accommodate reservations that require more than 8 hours per day. Please fill out the request form and include equipment needs.  Instructors who wish to use the SimCenter as an educational resource should become familiar with the equipment and policies for using the SimCenter before scheduling time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Policies:

1. INSTRUCTOR TRAINING: "Simulation is a Methodology--Not a Technology"   Instructors who plan to use the SimCenter must first attend the beginning 1.0 instructor course.  This is to ensure that new instructors have the information they need to successfully use the center and become familiar with Simulation Methodology and the best practices for use of our hi-tech equipment.   Classes are offered 1-2 times/year.

2. SCHEDULING: When scheduling please remember that your training sessions should fit within an 8-hour day--including setup and cleanup.

3. STUDENT CAPACITY:  The SimCenter cannot at this time accommodate more than 20 students at one time.  The recommended number of students at the center to provide the best educational outcomes is 10 students.  If you do intend to bring more than 10 students we require a ratio of 1 simulation instructor for every 10 students. 

4. USE OF A DESIGN TEMPLATE:  The use of a template is not optional but is considered a best practice in simulation education.  The development of curriculum and instructional methods is an ongoing process to assure the best practices and techniques are employed in teaching both students and professionals. We have developed a unique template to assist in offering quality simulation scenarios.  We have always utilized a template for scenario planning and in 2006 received permission to use the National League for Nursing's simulation template.  Faculty who wish to plan educational experiences should utilize our approved template to create their educational experiences**.  The template is available by email request to the simulation center director:  evoelker@csuchico.edu 

**Simulation Scenarios should be submitted to the simulation specialist in the official Rural SimCenter template no later than 6 weeks before the scheduled simulation session.

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EVALUATION: Program and outcome evaluation is an active part of the curriculum to assess the programmatic and procedural specific strengths of using simulation for instruction. All instruction is designed to encourage the assimilation of concepts and provides the best scenario for the transfer of skills to real-world clinical situations. Our policy at the SimCenter is that evaluation is completed for every student, every time they visit.

 

*Instructors may provide students with the Visitor Expectations form before their visit so they are aware of policies regarding dress, food, and jewelry. 

 

*Instructors can print a map with directions to the SimCenter by clicking on "map" below.

 

*The SimCenter staff is available to help you plan rewarding case scenarios and to assist with the operation of simulation center equipment.  Instructors are not allowed to operate simulators or specialized simulation equipment without the help of a simulation specialist.

 

PLEASE REMEMBER: All forms are available only for the use of simulation instructors at the Rural SimCenter. The forms may not be modified or used for purposes other than educational experiences for students at the Rural Northern California Simulation Center. Any use by outside parties is strictly prohibited without express written permission. Please contact the Rural SimCenter if you have any questions.