Tulane Center for Advanced Medical Simulation & Team Training
About the Sim Center
The Tulane Center for Advanced Medical Simulation and Team Training gives medical students, residents, practicing physicians, nurses, technicians, first responders and other healthcare providers the opportunity to learn and perfect the latest techniques and best practices for patient care and safety.
An integral benefit of the Sim Center's effectiveness is the ability to take training beyond individual tasks to incorporate team training and multidisciplinary full system training. The real-life environment allows healthcare providers to move as a team through initial assessment in an ER, to procedures in the OR or Labor & Delivery and end with long-term care in the ICU or patient hospital room.
The Tulane Sim Center features 14,000 square feet of real-life environments and meeting space for hands-on training, instruction and skills assessment.
- Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit
- Operating Room
- Labor & Delivery
- (3) Hospital Patient Rooms and (4) Clinic Exam Rooms
- Nurses Station
Our simulators and trainers feature high-fidelity technology, such as:
- 3D Sytems GI-Bronch Mentor II endoscopic simulator
- 3D Systems U/S Mentor ultrasound simulator
- Mentice Vascular Intervention simulator
- CAE Human Patient Simulator (Adult and Pediatric)
- Birthing and Gynecological simulators
- (2) SimMan 3G manikins and (2) SimMan Classic manikins
- SimBaby and SimNewB patient simulators
- Stryker High Definition Laparoscopic trainers
Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Labor & Delivery (3) Hospital Patient Rooms and (4) Clinic Exam Rooms Nurses Station Our simulators and trainers feature high-fidelity technology, such as: 3D Sytems GI-Bronch Mentor II endoscopic simulator 3D Systems U/S Mentor ultrasound simulator Mentice Vascular Intervention simulator CAE Human Patient Simulator (Adult and Pediatric) Birthing and Gynecological simulators (2) SimMan 3G manikins and (2) SimMan Classic manikins SimBaby and SimNewB patient simulators Stryker High Definition Laparoscopic trainers
The Center offers a multidisciplinary approach to medical education and research that includes skills/task training, team training, integrated Standardized Patients, surgical and non-surgical simulations, disaster training and emergency and trauma care training, Life Support training and long-term care. The Center also has several faculty who are certified Master Trainers for TeamSTEPPS™ training. The Tulane Center for Advanced Medical Simulation and Team Training sets a new national standard for the education, training and certification of healthcare professionals.
Level up your lifesaving skills—explore Tulane Sim Center’s AHA-certified BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses today
Learn how to assess conditions rapidly & accurately
Improve patient safety at your institution
National contributions in healthcare simulation, education, and team training
Simulation Resources
A successful simulation center relies on four key elements: a realistic training space, high-quality simulators and task trainers, expert simulation staff, and a well-designed curriculum. We provide the first three and are here to help you develop the curriculum to complete the package.
Course List Procedural Videos & Guides Sim Center Map Simulation Committee Simulation Space Simulators & Task Trainers
Our Mission
To design training that improves the quality and efficiency of healthcare.
To enhance education and reduce medical errors to improve patient safety.
To support multi-disciplinary research and innovation.
To provide an environment for healthcare development & collaboration.
To set national standards in education, training, and certification.
Our Courses
Tulane Sim Center offers three types of life-saving courses delivered in both traditional classroom and blended learning formats: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). BLS covers CPR techniques for all ages, AED use, and relief of choking. ACLS focuses on managing adult cardiac arrest and other emergencies through active, team-based simulation training. PALS equips pediatric healthcare providers with the skills to manage critically ill infants and children for better outcomes. While we do not host HeartSaver CPR, AED, and First Aid courses on-site, we’re happy to refer you to a certified instructor—just call us at 504-988-9150.
The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course prepares healthcare providers to respond effectively to cardiac arrest and other cardiopulmonary emergencies through hands-on, team-based simulation training. Participants build skills in basic life support, early management of peri-arrest conditions, cardiac arrest response, treatment of ischemic chest pain, acute coronary syndromes, and stroke, while learning ACLS algorithms and effective team dynamics.
HeartCode™ BLS is a flexible, self-paced online course that meets all American Heart Association requirements for BLS certification. Complete Part 1 online anytime, then visit the Tulane Sim Center during business hours to finish Part 2 with a skills test using a voice-assisted manikin. Upon passing, you’ll receive your BLS Provider card on the spot. The $90 course includes interactive scenarios, instant feedback, and the full AHA BLS manual. To get started, contact us at 504-988-9150 or simcenter@tulane.edu.
PALS HeartCode is a blended learning course from the American Heart Association that combines a self-paced, online component with an in-person skills assessment. Designed for healthcare providers, the course teaches advanced life support skills for managing critically ill infants and children. After completing the interactive online portion, learners schedule a hands-on skills check at the Tulane Sim Center using a voice-assisted manikin system. Upon successful completion, participants receive an official AHA PALS Provider certification card.
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