October Simulation Certificate Program

The WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education presents the Simulation Certificate Program (Sim I, II, and III).

Dates

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    Health Sciences Center
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    Health Sciences Center
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    Health Sciences Center

Continuing Education Credit

The West Virginia University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The WVU Office of CME designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This continuing education activity has been provided by the WVU School of Nursing for 24.60 contact hours. The WVU School of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing education by the State of West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, Legislative Rule #19CSR11-4 under provider number 50-26086.

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Target Audience

This presentation is designed for instructors with interest in quality teaching with simulation.

About

Simulation is integrated into most clinical education programs, and the need for qualified instructors that understand new and emerging technology and the ability to provide clear and objective feedback to learners is in great demand. The use of simulation education and training creates a safer environment for patients and improves healthcare delivery.

Conducted in WVU’s state-of-the-art STEPS Simulation Center, this three-day intensive immersion course is designed for clinicians who want to expand their simulation education knowledge and skills through hands-on training with cutting-edge technology taught by industry experts.

Throughout the program, you will be engaged in an interprofessional approach to experiential learning with the opportunity to earn Continuing Education credits.

Program Cost

$800 for internal participants; $1,550 for external participants; an additional $50 for CEU. Lunch will be provided.

Register Now

Scholarship Application

A limited number of scholarships will be awarded to internal participants for the October 2026 certificate. Apply for a scholarship.

For more information, call 304-293-5533 or contact Lee Ann Miller.

Learner of WV STEPS practice in the simulation lab.
Learner of WV STEPS practice in the simulation lab.
NICU manikin simulation at WV STEPS.
Learner of WV STEPS practice in the simulation lab.

Dorian
Williams
MD, FAAFP, CHSE

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West Virginia University

Position: Associate Dean for Technology and Simulation, Medical Education

Russell "Rusty"
Doerr
CHSE

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West Virginia University

Position: Lead Simulation Education Specialist, WV STEPS

Lee Ann
Miller
EdD, CHSE-A

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West Virginia University

Position: Assistant Director of Education, WV STEPS

Daniel
Summers
RN, BSN, CHSE

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West Virginia University

Position: Director, WV STEPS

Andrea
Bailey
PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, MSN

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West Virginia University

Position: Clinical Assistant Professor, Adult Health Department

Jason
Craig
MBA, CHSE-A

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West Virginia University

Position: Simulation Research Specialist, WV STEPS

Christopher
Kiefer
MD, MSEd, FACEP

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West Virginia University

Position: Professor, Vice Chair of Education, Program Director, Emergency Medicine Residency, Director of Faculty Development, WVU Health Sciences, Emergency Medicine

William
Tullock
MD, CHSE, CPC

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West Virginia University

Position: Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medical Education, WV STEPS

Joshua
Bell
CHSE, CHSOS

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West Virginia University

Position: Simulation Operations Specialist, WV STEPS

Joseph D.
Lynch
MD, FAAP, CHSE

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West Virginia University

Position: Associate Professor & Pediatrics Residency Program Director, Hospitalist-Director of Pediatric Simulation, Pediatrics

Schedule

Day 1: Wed, October 28

Day 2: Thu, October 29

Day 3: Fri, October 30

Venue

The entrance to the STEPS center.

STEPS

Room 3642 Health Science South, 64 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506

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