Healthcare Simulation Specialist
Current-Design and coordinate the implementation of simulation systems to meet educational needs-Responsible for the design, maintenance and repair of computerized manikins, task trainers and related multimedia peripherals-Analyze and resolve user problems and prepare documentation and information for non-technical users-Assist and advise management in areas such as procurement of hardware, software and audio/visual equipment; cost and installation and use, software modification, and user education, training and orientation-Set up the Simulation Theater or Clinical Room in preparation for simulation scenarios; including equipment, supplies, manikin moulage, IT and video-Support Objective Structure Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)-Maintain and run METI Learning Space (MLS), which is the center’s A/V platform and databaseTRAININGThe Institute for Medical Simulation, IMS Comprehensive Course, Cambridge, MAExtron A/V Training – in progressCertified Healthcare Simulation Educator – in progressMoulage Concepts – Medical Moulage CourseCAE – METI Learning Space and Manikin TrainingGaumard Scientific - TechnicPROFESSIONAL MEETINGS2011- International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH), New Orleans, LA2012 - International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH), San Diego, CA2012 - Gathering of Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists (GHOSTS), Las Vegas, NVPROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPSSociety for Simulation in Healthcare (SSIH)Gathering of Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists (GHOSTS)SIMULATION PROJECTSUAMS SimWars – Developing an interprofessional competition with the CollegesIDT – Develop, implement and support interprofessional simulation with College of Nursing, Medicine and Pharmacy.Vent Bundle – Implement and support interprofessional simulation with College of Health Related Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy.CONSULTING-UAMS NWA Campus-UA College of Nursing-LSU Health Sciences Center-Christus St. Michael Health System