Saint Joseph's University's
Center for Excellence in Practice
Our 20,000 square foot clinical simulation space is designed to engage learners in hyper-realistic healthcare environments.
About our Simulation Center
The Center for Excellence in Practice is the culmination of nearly a decade of planning and collaboration with some of the most forward-thinking experts in simulation education. Designed with the function and feel of any clinical environment, the Center strives to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving by engaging learners in realistic scenarios staged in real-life healthcare environments. Every inch of the Center is deliberately engineered to feel natural and authentic to learners from all facets of health care.
In the world of health care, circumstances can change in the blink of an eye. When the moment comes to participate in a code blue, identify a heart attack or subdue a violent patient, proper preparation can make all the difference in a successful outcome. Enter the Center for Excellence in Practice: more than 20,000 square feet of immersive, interdisciplinary, hyper-realistic clinical simulation space.
The First & Only Learning Space of its Kind in Central Pennsylvania
Our Sim Center is the first and only learning space of its kind in the region. It was one of 10 facilities across the nation chosen by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing for a landmark simulation study. Specialized equipment such as anesthesia machines and gas columns adds authenticity. Digital recording equipment makes it easy to review every simulation, and build your skills.
Study the Same Way You’ll Work
The Center for Excellence in Practice is the culmination of nearly a decade of planning and collaboration with some of the most forward-thinking experts in simulation education. Designed with the function and feel of any clinical environment, the Center strives to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving by engaging learners in realistic scenarios, staged in realistic environments. Every inch of the Center is deliberately engineered to feel natural and authentic to learners from all facets of health care.
How Simulation Scenarios Work
With simulation-based education, you’ll work with students from other programs in realistic scenarios simulations that mirror real-life health care settings. Get up close and personal with authentic medical scenarios that stretch your skills, test your limits and grow your confidence.
