The Olson Centre for Health Simulation uses simulation to improve patient safety, quality of care, health care, and human services education.
Simulation education is a bridge between classroom learning and real-life experience. It places learners in a life-like environment where they can employ the skills they’ve been learning in class in real time, and provides the opportunity to critically reflect on their experience afterwards.
Simulation promotes skills acquisition, aids development of clinical judgment, and teaches students about complex situations with lifelike examples. It provides an invaluable safety net for learning, allowing students to acquire and develop critical-thinking and decision-making skills without exposing clients to unnecessary risk.
The Olson Centre for Health Simulation supports workforce readiness through the integration of applied critical thinking, competencies, and knowledge to prepare front-line professionals for Alberta and beyond.
The Olson Centre for Health Simulation and its partners remain at the leading edge of immersive education through a research-based, learner-centred environment.
Collaboration, inclusivity, innovation, professionalism, relevance
Location: Singhmar Centre for Learning Room 4-163, 10215 108 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6
Phone: 780.644.6696
TTY: 780.644.6066
Email: sim@norquest.ca
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Ava Ghafari, BA Program Administrator
Charlotte McCartan, PhD Student (Ed Psych), MN, RN Manager Leads advancement planning for the Centre. Focuses on measuring and evaluating area outcomes. Promotes and develops interprofessional education with internal and external partners. Liaisons various research and project initiatives.
Violet Page, LPN Simulation Educator Instructor Applies simulation best practice standards into scenario development and delivery. Specializes in standardized patient training, debriefing, and the Virtual Dementia Tour. Coordinates:
Kristen Ouellet, PCP Simulation Educator Lead: Foundations of Operations and Technology Focuses on enhancing simulation processes including collaborating with partners for simulation delivery, additionally optimizes current and future simulation technology. Coordinates:
Heather Wilson, RN, B.Ed Simulation Educator Lead: Foundations of Learning and Development Focuses on the development and implementation of learning activities for our stakeholders, including students, families, and professional partners. Coordinates:
Lynne Neis, RN Simulation Educator Lead: Foundations of Community and Partnerships Focuses on reaching out to communities and collaborating with existing and future partners. Coordinates: