In this episode of Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation, Stacie Wood and Alex Martins of Elevate Healthcare share how cutting-edge simulation tools, smart curriculum design, and interdisciplinary collaboration are transforming clinical training across Canada.

We explore:

• The biggest trends in simulation-based education, including AI, remote learning, and cloud-based tools
• How simulation is evolving to support real-world readiness, workforce retention, and patient safety
• The importance of realism, accessibility, and psychological safety in simulation design
• How to match simulation modalities with educational goals—because high tech isn’t always the best tech
• Best practices for debriefing, emotional safety, and building trust in high-stakes training
• The role of simulation in addressing the “know-do” gap in clinical learning
• What to expect from the Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation Provincial Summit on May 7

Learn more at “Advancing Healthcare through Simulation: A Provincial Summit” hosted by CAMS at NAIT on May 7

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NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit

This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca

In this episode, we’re joined by Robert Sikora of Edmonton Global to explore the intersection of simulation-based healthcare training and economic development. Robert shares how Edmonton’s growing reputation in health and life sciences is driving international interest—and how simulation is becoming a vital pillar in attracting investment and accelerating innovation.

We explore:

• Why global investors and startups are looking to Alberta—and specifically Edmonton—as a rising health and life sciences hub
• How simulation tools like CAMS at NAIT help companies validate medical devices before going to market
• The role of risk mitigation, workforce development, and R&D cost savings in choosing a region for innovation
• The collaborative advantage of Edmonton’s ecosystem—where post-secondaries, industry, and government work in harmony
• How simulation is reshaping regulatory readiness, product validation, and clinical training
• What attendees can expect from the upcoming Provincial Simulation Summit on May 7

Learn more at “Advancing Healthcare through Simulation: A Provincial Summit” hosted by CAMS at NAIT on May 7

About:
NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit

This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca

In this episode of Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation, Dr. Tim Willett, a national leader in simulation-based education, discusses the best practices shaping the future of healthcare training in Canada. As the President and CEO of Simulation Canada, Dr. Willett shares insights on how simulation improves workforce development, patient safety, and medical innovation.

We discuss:

• The current landscape of simulation-based education across Canada
• Why simulation has become essential in training and retraining healthcare professionals
• The key principles of effective simulation education
• Common challenges institutions face when implementing simulation-based training
• The role of AI, virtual reality, and extended reality in the future of healthcare simulation
• How Simulation Canada is driving best practices, training, and research in the field
• What to expect at the Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation Provincial Summit on May 7

Learn more at “Advancing Healthcare through Simulation: A Provincial Summit” hosted by CAMS at NAIT on May 7

About:
NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit

This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca