WorldViz and California Simulation Alliance Partner to Promote the PRISM Simulation Room For Healthcare Training

July 2, 2024

We are excited to announce a new partnership between WorldViz and the California Simulation Alliance (CSA) to jointly promote the WorldViz PRISM simulation room.

This collaboration brings together WorldViz's cutting-edge virtual simulation technology with CSA's expertise in simulation-based health care education to deliver immersive, effective learning environments for health care training programs. By collaborating between the advanced capabilities of the PRISM simulation room and CSA's comprehensive training programs, we aim to provide CSA Members unparalleled educational experiences that prepare health care professionals for real-world challenges. Together, we are committed to enhancing the quality and effectiveness of health care education through innovative simulation solutions.

About California Simulation Alliance (CSA)

The California Simulation Alliance, a program of HealthImpact, is a leader in faculty development for simulation educators. Since its inception, CSA has trained over 2,500 simulation faculty members, providing a comprehensive and integrated solution for facilities seeking to develop their simulation education programs. CSA's courses are designed for all levels and focus on interprofessional education, supporting learners as they transition from novice to expert. Their programs are highly interactive and immersive, following the principles of adult learning to ensure the most effective educational experience.

Signature Course Offerings

  • Simulation Intensive: This blended course combines asynchronous and synchronous online learning to provide a comprehensive introduction to simulation-based health care education. Participants learn best practices in high-fidelity simulation, focusing on both academic and practice settings. The course covers key theoretical concepts and strategies to create safe, effective learning environments. The curriculum is adaptable to meet the specific needs of the group, progressing from Level 1 basics to Level 3 scenario development and debriefing strategies.
  • Advanced Debriefing: In this immersive one-day workshop, participants build on basic debriefing skills using an experiential learning framework. The course includes video clips and live simulation experiences depicting common debriefing challenges, allowing participants to practice and receive feedback to enhance their debriefing competencies.
  • Simulation Operations Specialist: Designed to develop highly effective and knowledgeable simulation operations specialists, this course covers simulation-specific technical information, medical and trauma conditions, human body systems, and medical equipment. It also includes content related to ethics, legal, regulatory, and inventory management concepts. The course combines ten hours of online learning through the Simulation Innovation Resource Center (SIRC) and a three-hour self-study manual with a two-day on-site training session.

For a complete list of courses, visit CSA's education page.

About WorldViz

WorldViz has been a leader in virtual reality solutions since 2002, providing industry-leading VR software and hardware to businesses, universities, and government agencies around the world. 

PRISM is a state-of-the-art immersive simulation room designed to facilitate realistic, interactive simulations for training, education, and research. PRISM combines high-fidelity graphics, wall-touch interaction, and user-friendly interfaces to create powerful tools for experiential learning and skill development.

WorldViz is committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in virtual reality, offering tools that help educators and trainers create more engaging and effective learning experiences. Our solutions are designed to be versatile and scalable, meeting the needs of diverse users across various industries.


WorldViz PRISM simulation room in action at Western University of Health Sciences nursing program

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting collaboration! For more information about WorldViz and our products, visit WorldViz. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our partnership, please contact us at info@worldviz.com.

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