Delaware simulation center offers variety of training experiences
Source: www.christianacare.org
Christiana Care Health System’s VEST Center is one of the the latest member medical simulation center to open in the U.S., according to a January 4 press release. Practitioners who train at the center work in various simulated environments, including a:
Simulated training environments are a popular way for practitioners to gain clinical skills while avoiding the accidents that may occur during live patient training. There are 106 member medical simulation centers across the nation, according to the Society for Simulation in Health Care.
“The VEST Center provides the most up-to-date education facilities for physicians, as well as residents, medical students, nurses and allied health care personnel and staff,” said Brian Little, M.D., Ph.D., vice president for Academic Affairs and Research. “Medical schools, postgraduate training programs, credentialing committees and licensing and specialty boards are all placing greater emphasis on using simulation modalities to evaluate competence.”
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