Simulation
The program demonstrates inter-professional collaboration in providing simulation learning activities for undergraduate and postgraduate learners, IH employees, physicians, residents and first responders.
The Simulation program consists of both Outreach Simulation as well as fixed sites that support Simulation across IH.
Pritchard Simulation Centre
Kelowna General Hospital - Clinical Academic Campus
2268 Pandosy St, Kelowna BC V1Y 1T2
Phone: 250-980-1383
Rae Fawcett Simulation Centre
Royal Inland Hospital - Clinical Services Building (CSB) on Level I
311 Columbia St, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1
Phone: 250-852-5569 (ext. 18421)
Kootenay Boundary Simulation Program
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital
1200 Hospital Bench, Trail BC V1R 4M1
Phone: 250-368-3311 (ext. 2262)
Program Vision
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To support excellence in healthcare delivery through the use of simulation.
Program Mission
To promote simulation-based education that:
- Promotes inter-professional engagement and collaboration
- Supports highly competent providers and learners to achieve excellence in health care delivery
- Supports an environment for research to enhance the quality of patient care and safety
Faculty development
The IH/UBC Simulation team has recently developed an in-house Basic Simulation Facilitation course called BaSE. Please contact us for more information.
Purchasing a Simulator
Our Simulation Team would like to support all educators and programs with guidance on the purchase of simulation products.
Please feel free to reach out to our Simulation Operational Specialist, Chris Olivier, at simulation@interiorhealth.ca with a “Needs Assessment Request” noted in the subject line.
Contact Us
For more information, email us at Simulation@interiorhealth.ca.
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