The Canadian Simulation Centre at Sunnybrook receives accreditation
After
months of preparation, Sunnybrook's Canadian Simulation Centre has received
accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).
It is the first simulation program in Ontario to receive this distinction.
Accreditation
is a voluntary process that includes an external review of a simulation
program's ability to provide continuing professional development activities
according to the highest standards. It recognizes that the simulation program
has passed a rigorous peer review ensuring that simulation-based learning
activities are planned and delivered according to the latest research.
Says Dr.
Jordan Tarshis, Director of Anesthesia Simulation, "It is an honour to receive
accreditation from the RCPSC. We are very proud of the work that we do through
the Centre, and to be recognized for it is extremely rewarding."
The
Simulation Centre at Sunnybrook was the first of its kind in Canada when it
opened in 1995. It is a multidisciplinary simulation centre with a wide variety
of users including medical students, residents, physicians, nurses, and
respiratory therapy students. The Centre educates approximately 1,300 people
every year.
In addition
to its extensive education activities, the Centre has a large research program,
headed by Research Director, Dr. Pamela Morgan. Research is currently focused
on team training in obstetrical emergencies, and resident training, which is
headed by Critical Care physician, Dr. Dominique Piquette.
Full media release
THE CANADIAN SIMULATION CENTRE AT SUNNYBROOK RECEIVES ACCREDITATION
Toronto, ON (December 21, 2011) – After months of preparation, Sunnybrook’s Canadian
Simulation Centre has received accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
of Canada (RCPSC). It is the first simulation program in Ontario to receive this distinction.
Accreditation is a voluntary process that includes an external review of a simulation program’s
ability to provide continuing professional development activities according to the highest
standards. It recognizes that the simulation program has passed a rigorous peer review ensuring
that simulation-based learning activities are planned and delivered according to the latest
research.
Says Dr. Jordan Tarshis, Director of Anesthesia Simulation, “It is an honour to receive
accreditation from the RCPSC. We are very proud of the work that we do through the Centre, and
to be recognized for it is extremely rewarding.”
The Simulation Centre at Sunnybrook was the first of its kind in Canada when it opened in 1995.
It is a multidisciplinary simulation centre with a wide variety of users including medical students,
residents, physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapy students. The Centre educates
approximately 1,300 people every year.
In addition to its extensive education activities, the Centre has a large research program, headed
by Research Director, Dr. Pamela Morgan. Research is currently focused on team training in
obstetrical emergencies, and resident training, which is headed by Critical Care physician, Dr.
Dominique Piquette.
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