Collin College's Healthcare Simulation Center

 

 ∞ Healthcare Simulation Department ∞

 

Mission Statement

   Collin's Simulation Department is committed to providing career-impacting, true to life experiences

where our students or participants are afforded opportunities to develop their critical thinking and

           team-building skills through the application of their acquired knowledge and skills, utilizing state-of-the-art

equipment and validated scenarios in a safe, controlled, realistic environment. 

 

Vision Statement

Impacting future healthcare by developing knowledgeable, experienced providers today.

 

 

Collin College is on the leading edge of simulation education.We provide hands-on clinical experience in a safe,

controlled environment allowing students the freedom to develop critical thinking skillsas they exercise

their newly developed skills,thus allowing them to observe and understand the ramifications of their actions

 
We offer state-of-the-art equipment
(high-fidelity manikins, hospital beds, ECG monitors, real medical gases)

in multi-bed simulation labs
 
Multi-patient management is often utilized,
which fosters teamwork as well as individual skill sets
 
Manikins span many levels of technological capability
which allows for scenarios to be as close to "real world" as possible
 
An isolated debriefing room is available with instant video play-back capability
 
Simulation education is offered in the following Collin programs:
 
Nursing - ADN and BSN
Respiratory Therapy
Emergency Medical Services

Dental Hygiene
Surgical Technology
Surgical Assist
Medical Diagnostic Sonography

Continuing Education (CE) Healthcare
Certified Medical Assisting
Dual Credit
Health Science Academy
Certified Nursing Aide
Medical Assisting - Advanced Practice
Vocational Nursing
Law Enforcement
 
For more information regarding the Simulation Program, please contact:
 
Kristen Sinnes, MS, MA, RRT
Healthcare Simulation Director
Collin College
McKinneyCampus
Office H214
214.491.6219 (office phone)
ksinnes@collin.edu
 
For more information regarding the other programs, please contact:
 
Division Office
972.548.6679

 

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