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Full Accreditation in Human Simulation
麻花传媒鈥檚 Center for Excellence in Healthcare Simulation receives Full Accreditation from the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE).
麻花传媒 is proud to announce that its Center for Excellence in Healthcare Simulation has received full accreditation in human simulation from the , a leading authority in the field of simulation-based education. This prestigious recognition affirms the center鈥檚 commitment to excellence, innovation, and best practices in healthcare simulation.
As a member of the inaugural class for this accreditation, 麻花传媒 is one of the first of eighteen universities in the country to be selected. This accreditation places 麻花传媒 among an elite group of institutions that have demonstrated the highest standards in the training and use of standardized patients (SPs)鈥攊ndividuals trained to portray real patients for the instruction, assessment, and evaluation of healthcare professionals.
鈥淭his prestigious recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered education for our students and healthcare collaborators,鈥 said Dr. Esma Paljevic, interim co-dean of the College of Health Professions. 鈥淎SPE accreditation affirms the strength, integrity, and impact of our simulation programs and reinforces our critical role in shaping the future of healthcare professionals.鈥
The Center for Excellence in Healthcare Simulation offers state-of-the-art facilities designed to deliver high-fidelity, experiential learning in a safe, controlled environment on both the Westchester and New York City campuses. The Center replicates real-world clinical settings and features the latest in simulation technology, including high-fidelity manikins, standardized patient examination suites, debriefing rooms, and integrated audiovisual capture systems.
Purposefully designed to support interdisciplinary education, the Center is actively utilized by students and faculty from nursing, physician assistant studies, nutrition, occupational therapy, and communication sciences and disorders programs. Simulation specialists and faculty collaborate to develop realistic, evidence-based scenarios that enhance clinical reasoning, critical thinking, teamwork, and effective communication鈥攕kills that are essential for today鈥檚 healthcare professionals.
鈥淭his milestone would not have been possible without the exceptional leadership of Dr. Nancy Owen, director of Healthcare Simulation, and the vision and dedication of our simulation educators and staff,鈥 said Patty Myers, assistant dean of Accreditation and Educational Support. 鈥淲e are excited to continue expanding our impact through collaborative, interdisciplinary education that prioritizes safety, empathy, and clinical competence.鈥
The accreditation will be in effect for five years, during which 麻花传媒 will continue to innovate in simulation-based learning and serve as a model for excellence in human simulation education.
For more information about simulation activities at 麻花传媒, visit the Center for Excellence in Healthcare Simulation.
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