Using advanced simulation to improve patient safety, quality of care, health care, and human services education
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 use the skills they’ve been learning in class in real time. It also provides the opportunity to critically reflect on their experience afterwards.
Simulation promotes skills acquisition, aids the development of clinical judgment, and teaches students about complex situations with life-like examples. It provides a 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: olsonsimcentre@norquest.ca
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Our simulation services include:
The Olsen Centre for Health Simulation provides simulation training and support services for all programs within the Faculty of Health and Community Services.
Violet Page, LPN - Simulation Educator and 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:
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: