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Blog

High-Fidelity Manikins vs. High-Fidelity Simulation: What’s the Difference?

There’s a question that comes up frequently in simulation planning conversations, especially when programs are evaluating equipment investments or building new simulation capabilities: Do …

Blog

Simulation Manikins 101: What They Are, What They’re Called, and Why They Matter

Ask ten educators what they call the mannequin in their sim lab, and you’ll get ten different answers: patient simulator, task trainer, high-fidelity manikin, …

Webinars

The Real Sim Center: Louisville

WEBINAR The Real Sim Center, Louisville Rethinking SP Roles at Louisville’s Clinical Simulation Center  Watch On-Demand How a three‑person core team and a 50‑SP pool power high‑volume OSCEs, …

Webinars

Simulation in Action: Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology – Episode 3 

WEBINAR Simulation in Action: Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology – Episode 3  Building the Future: Digital Twins, AI, and VR …

Webinars

SSH Virtual Learning Lab: SPs & OSCEs

WEBINAR Standardized Patients & OSCEs: What’s Working, What’s Hard  A practical look at where SP-driven OSCEs deliver real value, where they break down, and what programs …

Newsletters

Q1 2026

Behind every simulation session is a team of educators, clinicians, technicians, and innovators working to advance healthcare education. The Ascent, our quarterly customer newsletter, is …

Blog

Inside the Craftsmanship Behind Clinical Readiness

In healthcare education, the quality of preparation is often determined long before a learner ever steps into a real clinical environment. It begins where …

Webinars

Simulation in Action: Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Episode 2

WEBINAR Simulation in Action: Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology – Episode 2  Building Collaborative Practice Through IPE Watch On-Demand See how the …

Webinars

From Classroom to Bedside: Simulation’s Role in Nursing’s Next Chapter

WEBINAR From Classroom to Bedside: Simulation’s Role in Nursing’s Next Chapter  Watch On-Demand Discover how Carleton University’s new School of Nursing and Elevate Healthcare are using simulation …

Webinars

The Real Sim Center: AVI-SPL

WEBINAR The Real Sim Center: AVI-SPL – Special AV Episode  AV Design for Simulation: What Every Sim Center Needs to Know   Watch On-Demand A deep-dive conversation on audio-visual design …

Webinars

Simulation in Action: Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

WEBINAR Simulation in Action: Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Inside CAMS at NAIT: Building Culture, Communication, and Sim Operations Watch On-Demand See …

Blog

Clinicians practicing emergency obstetric procedures on Lucina maternal simulator in a simulation environment.

How Obstetric Simulation Scenarios Improve Maternal & Neonatal Outcomes

Obstetric simulation scenarios are structured training experiences used in healthcare education to recreate real-world labor and delivery situations through advanced simulation technology. These scenarios …

Blog

Training for emergency preparedness through patient simulation

Advancing Readiness Through Partnership

Mass casualty preparedness is not defined in the moment of crisis. It is built long before, through training, partnership, and a shared commitment to …

Blog

Healthcare learners practicing on a standardized patient for clinical simulation training

Clinical Simulation Education: Benefits & Best Practices

What Is Clinical Simulation in Healthcare? Clinical simulation in healthcare is a teaching method that recreates realistic medical scenarios so learners can practice skills in …

Blog

Newborn care simulator, Luna, used by healthcare professionals to practice post-delivery assessment and neonatal care in a clinical training environment.

From Childbirth to Code Blue: Common Medical Simulation Scenarios Explained

Healthcare professionals are expected to respond quickly and confidently in high-stakes situations. Medical simulation helps prepare them for these moments by recreating realistic clinical …

Blog

From Fidelity to Workforce Readiness: Insights from Elevate Healthcare CEO Brian Truesdale at IMSH 2026 

“We’re always outcome driven in what we try to innovate. By being outcome first, we actually solve from the end answer you’re looking for back into the technologies we …

Blog

IMSH 2026: Turning Training into Readiness 

Healthcare simulation isn’t just about practice — it’s about preparing learners to perform confidently, respond under pressure, and deliver real-world patient care. IMSH 2026 was a living testament to …

Blog

Evo in Action: Hands-On Proof of Durability and Modularity 

In critical moments, preparedness isn’t optional — it’s everything. At IMSH 2026, Booth 308 felt like a true pit lane, where attendees watched Evo, our ultra‑high‑fidelity adult simulator, demonstrate what it means …

Resources

The Real Sim Center: Birmingham

WEBINAR The Real Sim Center, Birmingham See AI in Action: How UAB Is Transforming Simulation Assessment Watch On-Demand Learn how the University of Alabama at Birmingham validated AI-assisted …

Newsletters

Q4 2025

Behind every great simulation session is a dedicated team — planning, problem-solving, adapting, and teaching. The Ascent, our quarterly customer newsletter, is here to …