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Simulation Instructor information

What is a simulation instructor?

Simulation Instructors are professionals who design, facilitate, and assess training sessions using simulated scenarios, often in fields such as healthcare, aviation, or emergency response. They use simulation technology and realistic scenarios to help learners practice skills, improve decision-making, and enhance teamwork in a controlled environment. Their role includes preparing simulation equipment, guiding participants, providing feedback, and ensuring training objectives are met. Simulation Instructors are essential for bridging the gap between theory and practice, allowing trainees to gain hands-on experience without real-world risks.

What is the difference between Simulation Instructor vs Medical Educator?

AspectSimulation InstructorMedical Educator
Required CredentialsHealthcare or related certifications, teaching experienceMedical degree, teaching credentials, certifications in medical education
Work EnvironmentSimulation labs, training centers, hospitalsClassrooms, hospitals, academic institutions
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, medical training centers, educational institutionsMedical schools, hospitals, academic organizations
Common Search & Comparison IntentRoles involving simulation-based training, teaching in clinical skillsRoles focused on medical education, curriculum development

The main difference is that a Simulation Instructor primarily facilitates simulation-based training in clinical skills, often within hospital or training center settings. A Medical Educator has a broader role in developing and delivering medical curricula across various educational environments. Both roles require healthcare knowledge, but Medical Educators typically hold advanced medical degrees and focus on comprehensive medical education programs.

How does a simulation instructor typically collaborate with healthcare professionals and students during training sessions?

Simulation Instructors work closely with both healthcare professionals and students to create realistic, scenario-based training experiences. They facilitate hands-on learning by guiding participants through clinical simulations, providing immediate feedback, and leading debriefing sessions to reinforce key concepts. Collaboration often involves working with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and educators, to ensure training objectives align with real-world clinical practice. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster a supportive and effective learning environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a simulation instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Simulation Instructor, you need a background in clinical or technical education, expertise in simulation-based learning methodologies, and often a relevant degree or certification in healthcare or education. Familiarity with simulation technologies, such as high-fidelity manikins, audiovisual systems, and debriefing software like Laerdal or SimCapture, is typically required. Strong communication, facilitation, and critical thinking skills help engage learners and provide effective feedback. These capabilities are vital for creating realistic training scenarios that enhance learners' competence and confidence in real-world settings.
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Full Time Medical Surgical Simulation Instructor

West Coast University

Anaheim, CA • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Nursing Faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you willguide nursing students to do more than change their own lives you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. At West Coast University you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of nurses as a key member of our student-centered, innovative community!

You will make an impact by:

  • Serving as a mentor, role model and facilitator who provides guidance and academic support for students.
  • Demonstrating enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching/learning process and for individual students.
  • Applying your skills and experience to your assigned teaching schedule.
  • Participating in and contributing to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and programs via a continuous improvement plan set forth by the University.
  • Regularly contributing to improvement of class materials and syllabi within prescribed shared governance culture.
  • Utilizing a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.
  • Maintaining scholarly activities.
  • Participating in professional growth and service in accordance with university policies.
  • Advancing our commitment and focus on the students we serve, and their success as healthcare professionals.
  • Fully leveraging our innovative technologies and resources, such as our Simulation and Innovation Labs.
  • *If working with students in a Clinical setting you will:
    • Assume complete responsibility for students in clinical facilities.
    • Clarify clinical expectations with students.
    • Clarify student placement and expectations with clinical facility staff.
    • Utilize care planning time to direct students to available resources needed for clinical preparation.
    • Assess student knowledge and skill level to ensure safety and optimal care to patients.
    • Utilize pre- and post- conference to allow students an opportunity to share learned experiences, ensuring clarity of the correlation between weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
    • Provide feedback of clinical performance immediately after observation of event and of overall performance at midterm and end of semester.

Your Experience Includes:

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed.
  • Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process.
  • Compliance with state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards such as state Board of Nursing.
  • Clinical RN - Must have a minimum of two (2) years prior experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and have a minimum of one year experience in the field in which they teach.

Education: Education and experience must align with state regulations and comply with the rules and regulations of state authorization agencies.

  • Masters degree in nursing
  • Professional nurse licensure required.

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other peoples lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Campus: WCU Orange County Campus Manchester
Function: Faculty
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