Learners from the USask Colleges of Medicine and Nursing will be onsite participating in various health care simulation activities and sharing a glimpse into health care education in the province. (Photo: CLRC)

USask demonstrates importance of simulation learning in health care programs

SASKATOON – Health Care Simulation Week is taking place Sept. 18-22, and the Clinical Learning Resource Centre (CLRC) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) would like to invite local media to experience simulation in action.

Learners from the USask Colleges of Medicine and Nursing will be onsite participating in various health care simulation activities and sharing a glimpse into health care education in the province. The simulation training provided to our future health-care providers at USask facilities increases patient safety in the real world and is an innovative and effective way to demonstrate clinical skills in a safe and controlled environment using modern technologies. 

Event details: 
Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 
Time: 2-4 pm 
Location: Clinical Learning Resource Centre, USask Saskatoon campus (Room 2200 of the Health Sciences Building E-Wing)  

Available interviewees:  Paul Olszynksi, Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine and Director of Simulation and Clinical Ultrasonography, ER physician; Simulated Patients (SPs) for ultrasound: Sean Gilliland or Julie Kobussen; Angela Van Wyck, CLRC manager of simulation; Learners for nursing simulation; Learners for anesthesia simulation. 

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For more information, contact: 
Brooke Kleiboer 
USask Media Relations 
brooke.kleiboer@usask.ca 
306-966-1388