The following MSC courses are hands-on courses that must be completed at a SimSuite location or event. Please contact your SimSuite Clinical Education Specialist to schedule training. If you are not affiliated with a SimSuite Center, please contact MSC at HealthcareGroup@medsimulation.com for more information about our SimSuite courses.

• ACLS Recertification, ACLS/BLS Skills Check-Off Courses
  MSC's life support courses incorporate small group training and are designed for health-care providers who have previously taken ACLS/BLS and participate in the resuscitation of patients. In this course you will receive training in effective team behaviors and have the opportunity to practice as a team member and team leader.
  
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  Cases: Variable
• Acute Myocardial Infarction Course
  This course includes ACC-directed guidelines on the treatment of patients presenting with an acute myocardial infarction. Scenarios focus on clinical decision-making in regards to diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction in a timely manner.
  Cases: 6
• Basic Endovascular Skills Training (BEST) Program
  The BEST Program is an introduction to the skills and the environment of the endovascular suite. The program is a customized blend of didactic and simulation content, covering topics such as Endovascular lab set-up, Basic Angio equipment, Manifold Operation, Hemodynamics, Pharmacology, Right and Left Heart Catheterization, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Renal and Iliac Intervention, Cerebral Angiography and Complication Management. Participants will leave with a good understanding of how an endovascular lab operates in a variety of procedural areas and ample skills practice with endovascular simulation technology.
  
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  Cases: Variable (customized program)
• Cardiac Cath Lab Orientation Program
  This program addresses the challenge of ensuring that new and seasoned cath lab staff members are competent and confident in the ever-increasing number of procedures performed in diagnostic and interventional labs. This program integrates didactic and simulation-based curriculum with hands-on time in the lab to create more competent and confident staff members and, ultimately, decrease overall orientation time.
  
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  Cases: Variable (customized program)
• Carotid Course
  This simulation course addresses concepts in carotid stenting and focuses on the review of indications for carotid stenting, evaluation of non-invasive diagnostic data, equipment selection, intraprocedure complications, and hands-on practice performing carotid stenting procedures.
  
  Cases: 7
• Central Line Management Skills and Simulation Workshop
  This course has a prerequisite of Central Line Management (online course). The simulation component of this course includes two patient care scenarios that highlight the management of patients with central lines and recognition of complications associated with central lines. The skills component of the workshop allows participants to practice ultrasound-guided central line insertion techniques. This course is available at select SimSuite Centers and in a Tool Kit format for centers that own Laerdal SimMan® and an IJ/subclavian vein trainer.
  
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  Cases: 2
• Complex Patient Management Program, Library One
  The Complex Patient Management Program includes patient scenarios that allow participants to put evidence-based guidelines to practice. The scenarios are based on actual patient cases, with treatment recommendations following national guidelines and evidence-based treatment protocols presented on a human patient simulator. This course is available at select SimSuite Centers and in a Tool Kit format for centers that own Laerdal SimMan®.
  
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  Cases: 10
• Critical Care Orientation Program
  This customizable program provides educational solutions for nurses and technologists working in busy critical areas and offers an efficient orientation program to ensure these healthcare providers are competent and confident in managing critically ill patients. This program integrates didactic and simulation-based curriculum with hands-on time in the ICU to create more competent and confident staff members and, ultimately, decrease overall orientation time.
  
  Courses may include: Acute Myocardial Infarction, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification, Advanced Cardiac Pacing, Advanced Dysrhythmia Management, Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring, Basic ECG Interpretation, Central Line Management, CHF Management, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Management, Moderate Sedation, Sepsis, Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and others.
  
  Cases: Variable (customized program)
• Decompensated Heart Failure Simulation Workshop
  This course has a prerequisite of the Decompensated Heart Failure online course. The Decompensated Heart Failure Program simulation workshop includes a didactic review of the AHA guidelines and simulation training using a Laerdal SimMan®. Simulation scenarios allow participants to practice identifying and treating acute heart failure patients within the hospital setting in a team-based environment, improving team communication. Simulation may also improve the standardization of care, contributing to hospital-based process and quality improvement. This course is available at select SimSuite Centers and in a Tool Kit format for centers that own Laerdal SimMan®.
  
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  Cases: 4
• Diagnostic Coronary Angiography Course
  This simulation course includes patient scenarios that allow participants to practice cognitive and technical aspects of diagnostic coronary angiography procedures. Whole patient management is emphasized, from pre-procedure patient evaluation and management to intra-procedure patient care and procedure tasks to post-procedure patient care and management.
  
  Cases: 10
• Door-to-Balloon Time Simulation Workshop
  This course has a prerequisite of the Door to Balloon Time online course. The Door to Balloon Time Program simulation workshop includes a didactic review of the ACC and AHA guidelines and simulation training using a Laerdal SimMan®. During each scenario, participants formulate a diagnosis using patient history, assessment, and 12-lead ECG interpretation; and prep the patient for transfer to the cardiac catheterization lab. Participants with access to a Simantha® endovascular simulator may complete each scenario by performing a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) simulation. Team training communication skills are emphasized throughout each scenario. This course is available at select SimSuite Centers and in a Tool Kit format for centers that own Laerdal SimMan®.
  
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  Cases: 3
• ECG Rhythm Recognition Course
  This simulation course is designed to increase participant understanding of the conduction system of the heart and allow participants to practice interpretation of ECG rhythms.
  
  Cases: 1
• Iliac Artery Diagnosis and Intervention Course
  The performance of common and external iliac artery interventions is the central focus of this simulation course. The course is designed to address techniques for iliac artery angioplasty and stenting related to specific patient indications. Whole patient management is emphasized, from pre-procedure patient evaluation and management to intra-procedure patient care and procedure tasks to post-procedure patient care and management.
  
  Cases: 9
• Moderate Sedation Skills Workshop
  This course has a prerequisite of the Moderate Sedation online course. The Moderate Sedation Program simulation workshop includes a didactic review of the ASA and CMS guidelines and simulation training using a Laerdal SimMan®. Simulation scenarios allow participants to apply the guidelines to patient care scenarios in a team-based environment, improving team communication. An optional skills component of the workshop allows participants to practice their skills on tasks such as C-E technique with a bag valve mask, oral airway insertion, suctioning, and intubation. Eight simulation scenarios, each of which may follow multiple paths, allow participants to simulate an entire procedure using moderate sedation medications, from pre-procedure patient assessment to post-procedure assessment, including addressing adverse events and patient recovery. Two scenarios are programmed specifically for procedures taking place at outpatient center facilities.
  
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  Cases: 8
• Neuro Coils Course
  The Neuro Coils simulation course allows healthcare providers to advance their skills in navigating small vessels within the neurovasculature, deployment of coils within an aneurysm, and deployment of self-expanding stents. The course includes multiple cases with a variety of patient presentations and anatomies.
  
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  Cases: 7
• Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Course
  This course includes ACC-directed guidelines in the treatment of patients requiring angioplasty and/or stenting of a coronary artery. The simulations address important issues in equipment selection and technique as well as recognizing and managing potential adverse events related to both specific patient risk factors and operator actions.
  
  Cases: 3
• Peripheral Lab Staff Orientation Program
  This program addresses the challenge of ensuring that new and seasoned staff members are competent and confident in the ever-increasing number of procedures performed in diagnostic and interventional labs. This program integrates didactic and simulation-based curriculum with hands-on time in the lab to create more competent and confident staff members and, ultimately, decrease overall orientation time.
  
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  Cases: Variable (customized program)
• Renal Artery Diagnosis and Intervention Course
  The performance of renal artery percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting techniques related to specific patient indications is the central focus of this simulation course. Whole patient management is emphasized, from pre-procedure patient evaluation and management to intra-procedure patient care and procedure tasks to post-procedure patient care and management.
  
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  Cases: 10
• Right Heart Catheterization Course
  This simulation course includes patient scenarios designed to enhance and reinforce participant performance in conducting right heart catheterization of patients in a variety of disease states. Whole patient management is emphasized, from patient selection and evaluation to recognition and management of complications to post-procedure management based on procedure outcomes.
  
  Cases: 14
• Sepsis Simulation Workshop
  This course has a prerequisite of the Sepsis or Sepsis Comprehensive online course. The Sepsis Simulation Workshop builds on the lessons learned in the online course with a brief didactic review followed by team interaction during simulation training using a Laerdal SimMan®. Emphasis is on early goal directed therapy and end points of fluid resuscitation. Simulation also includes incorporation of Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) to enhance team communications and the opportunity to practice rapid response involvement in sepsis recognition and treatment. This course is available in a tool kit format for centers that own a Laerdal SimMan® (tool kit includes 4 patient scenarios for SimMan® and 7 patient scenarios for SimMan® 3G or Essential) and at select SimSuite Centers.
  
  CE units are available when the Sepsis Simulation Workshop is taught by a Medical Simulation Corporation Clinical Educator.
  
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  Cases: 4-7
• Stroke Simulation Workshop
  This course has a prerequisite of the Stroke online course. The Stroke Program simulation workshop includes a didactic review of the AHA/ASA guidelines and simulation training using a Laerdal SimMan®. Simulation scenarios allow participants to apply the guidelines to patient care scenarios in a team-based environment, improving team communication. Simulation may also improve the standardization of care, contributing to hospital-based process and quality improvement. Multiple simulation scenarios allow participants to practice identifying and caring for stroke patients and patients presenting with signs and symptoms that mimic stroke. This course is available at select SimSuite Centers and in a Tool Kit format for centers that own Laerdal SimMan®.
  
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  Cases: 4
• Superficial Femoral Artery (SFA) Course
  This simulation course is an introduction to the information, tools, and skills necessary to diagnose and treat superficial femoral artery disease. Participants will review clinical data and perform an intervention, engaging in decision making as well as the identification and management of potential complications associated with an SFA intervention.
  
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  Cases: 1
• Transseptal Approach
  This cardiovascular skills simulation concept course introduces healthcare professionals to the steps and proper techniques involved in the transseptal approach. This program is designed as a launching point for additional professional development for interventional cardiologist and electrophysiologist approaches to transseptal crossing for ablation and device deployment.
  
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  Cases: 7
• Venous Thromboembolism Simulation Workshop
  This course has a prerequisite of the Venous Thromboembolism online course. The Venous Thromboembolism: DVT and PE simulation workshop includes a didactic review of the CHEST guidelines and simulation training using a Laerdal SimMan®. Simulation scenarios allow participants to apply the guidelines to patient care scenarios in a team-based environment, improving team communication. Simulation may also improve the standardization of care, contributing to hospital-based process and quality improvement. This course is available at select SimSuite Centers and in a Tool Kit format for centers that own Laerdal SimMan®.
  
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  Cases: 2
• Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Simulation Workshop
  This course has a prerequisite of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (online course). This simulation-based course includes four patient scenarios that allow participants to simulate the identification and care of patients who have ventilator-associated pneumonia. This course is available at select SimSuite Centers and in a Tool Kit format for centers that own Laerdal SimMan®.
  
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  Cases: 4

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