MS Healthcare Simulation Leadership


Masters Degree

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Degree Details
  • Required Major Units
    30
  • Cost Per Unit
    $550
  • Estimated Major Cost
    $17k
  • Avg. Completion (Months)
    16
  • Accreditation
    WASC Accredited

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Master of Science in Healthcare Simulation Leadership



Overview

Healthcare simulation as an educational methodology is a fast-growing industry. The Master of Science in Healthcare Simulation Leadership is designed to prepare students with the leadership components required to develop, facilitate and maintain healthcare-based simulation learning activities. Students within this program will develop expertise in healthcare simulation and become healthcare simulation leaders committed to increasing patient quality and safety outcomes within their chosen organization.

Why earn your M.S. in Healthcare Simulation Leadership at CBU?

Become a certified healthcare simulation educator
In this program, you'll learn from faculty members who are certified healthcare simulation educators and prepare to be certified yourself. You'll have the latest technology at your disposal as CBU's on-campus Simulation Center is a fully accredited* state-of-the-art interprofessional training facility.

Study at your convenience with a fully online and interdisciplinary curriculum
This degree is fully online and will be taught by faculty members who will provide a strong foundation in simulation as an educational methodology. Additionally, the program is fully integrated across seven healthcare disciplines. The interdisciplinary classes make for interesting dialogue and discussion.

Career Outlook**           

            Career Opportunities:

  • Healthcare Simulation Educator
  • Director of Simulation
  • Simulation Operation Specialist

Expected Job Growth and Salary:

Average 14.6% job growth over the next 10 years. 4,201 national job openings with an average salary of $93,310.

 

 

*Society of Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) 

**Indeed. Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://www.indeed.com/

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Course Requirements

Degree Requirements (30 units)

Introduction to Healthcare Simulation Leadership

Introduction to Healthcare Simulation Leadership


Courses will be available in a future semester.


Simulation Methodology and Standard Practice Design

Simulation Methodology and Standard Practice Design


Courses will be available in a future semester.


Innovation in Technology and Simulation Based Learning

Innovation in Technology and Simulation Based Learning


Courses will be available in a future semester.


Educational Simulation Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation

Educational Simulation Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation


Courses will be available in a future semester.


Leadership Management & Methods in a High Reliability Healthcare Organization

Leadership Management & Methods in a High Reliability Healthcare Organization


Courses will be available in a future semester.


Research Design and Methods in Simulation Based Learning

Research Design and Methods in Simulation Based Learning


Courses will be available in a future semester.


Emerging Trends in Healthcare Simulation Leadership

Emerging Trends in Healthcare Simulation Leadership


Courses will be available in a future semester.


Quality and Safety Improvement Practices in Simulation Based Learning

Quality and Safety Improvement Practices in Simulation Based Learning


Courses will be available in a future semester.


Healthcare Simulation Leadership Practicum

Healthcare Simulation Leadership Practicum


Courses will be available in a future semester.


Healthcare Simulation Leadership Capstone

Healthcare Simulation Leadership Capstone


Courses will be available in a future semester.


Faculty

Sarah Pearce

Sarah Pearce, PhD, CHSE

Director of Simulation and Standardized Patient Program

Office Phone: (951) 552-8598
Email: spearce@calbaptist.edu
Department: Health Science
Dayna Herrera

Dayna Herrera, DNP, RN, MSNed, CHSE

Department Chair of the Learning Resource Center & Interprofessional Education

Office Phone: (951) 343-4955
Email: dherrera@calbaptist.edu
Department: Health Science

Admission Requirements

• Official transcript from an accredited college or university reflecting completion of a baccalaureate degree.
• 2.75 cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA*
• Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program interview (student’s choice)
          What are your educational goals?
          How will this program help meet those goals?
          What makes you a good fit for CBU?
          500-word maximum
• Additional requirements may be requested

  *Additional opportunities may be available for a student to overcome an unsatisfactory GPA


Step 1:

Apply Online

Step 1a:

Complete the financial aid application: FAFSA
CBU FAFSA School Code: 001125

Step 2:

Your personal admissions counselor will contact you to assist with enrollment, registration and financing your education

Step 3:

Student will supply official transcripts to admissions counselor

Step 4:

Admissions counselor will meet with you to complete the registration process and provide an estimated financial aid award/education financing plan*

Step 5:

Admissions counselor will introduce you to your Academic “One Stop Advisor” to complete your academic degree plan and assist you in navigating your academic career to graduation.





*Student may begin class once this step has been completed

This serves as an admissions process general guide, may vary based on transfer units, test scores, etc. See your admissions counselor for your personal enrollment plan.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Live your purpose. Follow your passion. CBU Online is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Earning your degree at CBU Online is a short term investment with long term dividends.

  • A cost effective education with financial aid options
  • Apply for aid by completing the FAFSA, work individually with caring staff to explore financing options to complete your education
  • Grants, Scholarships, Veteran’s Benefits, Employer Tuition Assistance, Student Loans and Financing Plans available for those who qualify
  • Yellow Ribbon Military Friendly School

Find and secure the resources you need to finance your educational investment. CBU Online works hard to provide an affordable and valuable education. We can help you identify, understand, and seek qualification for a variety of financing and financial aid options.

Complete the financial aid application: FAFSA

CBU’s FAFSA School Code: 001125

Click here for more Information about Financial Aid at CBU Online

Student Learning Outcomes

Consistent with the University student outcomes, upon completion of the Master of Science in Healthcare Simulation Leadership degree, graduates will be able to:

  1. Apply a biblical worldview to the moral and ethical questions inherent in simulation leadership.
  2. Apply innovation in areas of technology, design, and evaluation.
  3. Integrate principles of best practice simulation design within simulation-based learning activities.
  4. Initiate leadership strategies within a healthcare setting both clinical and or education based.
  5. Apply and analyze principles of quality and safety improvement within the context of simulation leadership.
  6. Combine principles of research design and evaluation within the context of simulation leadership as it relates to program quality improvement.

Contact Us


Admissions

Phone: 951-343-3927
877-228-5657
Email: cbuonline@calbaptist.edu

CBU Online & Professional Studies Division

Phone: 951-343-3900
Email: cbuonline@calbaptist.edu

Financial Aid

Phone: 951-343-4236
Email: finaidops@calbaptist.edu

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