Clinical Simulation Center
Simulation-based education has been a foundational part of my education at WSU. I learned so much about problem solving, receiving and applying feedback, and building a community within a larger community.
–Ellen Harris, ’23 DVM
Immersive simulation
Students in the simulated operating room learn how to prepare a patient for anesthesia, intubate patients for breathing ventilators, perform surgical procedures, and learn what to do if the patient has a medical emergency. After a simulation, feedback is given to the student or veterinarian.
Clinical skills
Voluntary, semi-structured learning environments guided by trained peer teaching assistants to develop and enhance surgical and diagnostic skills
Small animal
From CPR response drills using a resuscitation model with heart and lung sounds to advanced simulation in an emergency or operating room
Equine
From equine colic, restraint, bandaging, safe positioning, emergency care training to safely moving a downed horse with a life-sized, 800-pound model
Bovine
Life-sized cow model with calf to practice obstructed births, safely pulling the calf from the cow, and lactation health examinations
WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine has the nation’s first simulation program accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare with a focus on veterinary medicine.
Clinical Simulation Center news
Expired medical supplies get second life
Clinical Simulation Center to hold open house as part of Healthcare Simulation Week
Simulation-based education: Bringing communication training to life
Questions about giving? Contact Lynne Haley or 509-335-5021.