Courses
Courses
The Western States Simulation Alliance is a leader in faculty development for simulation educators, having trained over 2,500 simulation faculty. WSSA courses have an interprofessional focus and are designed for all levels.
Questions? Interested in WSSA coming to your school or hospital? Contact:
Alexandra Duke, DNP, RN-BC, CEN, CHSE, CNE®cl, EBP-C
Director and Faculty
Telephone: (424) 422-5903
Email: alexandra@healthimpact.org
New to WSSA Courses? Start Here.
The WSSA recommends if you are a novice simulationist that you take the following free course prior to enrolling in our courses:
“Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across Health Professions”LINK: https://www.coursera.org/learn/clinicalsimulations
About Our Partner, The Debriefing Academy
We partner with The Debriefing Academy for the delivery of our Debriefing courses. WSSA members receive a discount.
Interested in more courses from The Debriefing Academy?
Click HERE to see details for the Academy Archive offerings
Refund Policy. Please Read.
Courses may be cancelled by WSSA prior to the first day of class due to a variety of situations. Notice will be given as far in advance as possible. In cases where WSSA cancels a course, a full refund will be given back to the payor.
Participants may also cancel their registration prior to the start of the class and request a refund for courses they have paid for. Refunds will be processed in accordance with the following schedule:
- Cancellation 14 days prior to the first day of class: 100% of the course fee will be refunded minus a $10 administrative fee
- Cancellation fewer than 14 days before the first day of class or a no-show: No refund will be given.
By registering for WSSA courses, you agree to our refund policy.
Following principles of adult learning, all courses are interactive and immersive in nature and support transition of the learner from novice to expert. The WSSA courses are preparatory for the Certification as Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) endorsed by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
Below is a list of our courses, organized by where our students are in their simulation learning journey. You’ll find course descriptions, upcoming dates, and registration links.
Just Starting Out:
No Basic Simulation courses scheduled right now. Please check back!
NOVEMBER 12-15, 2026
The 2026 Global Network for Simulation in Healthcare (GNSH) Summit will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This global gathering brings together healthcare and simulation leaders, educators, researchers, innovators, and industry partners to advance our shared mission of elevating healthcare through simulation. Registration is now open.
Getting the hang of it:
2-Day Simulation Intensive – Web-Based Course
Thursday & Friday, October 1 & 2, 2026
Virtual Course / 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Pacific
The Zoom Link will be provided 1 week prior
Cost: $1375 WSSA Subscribers; $1650 Non-Subscribers
REGISTER
2-Day Simulation Intensive – Web-Based Course
Thursday & Friday, November 5 & 6, 2026
Virtual Course / 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Pacific
The Zoom Link will be provided 1 week prior
Cost: $1375 WSSA Subscribers; $1650 Non-Subscribers
REGISTER
Top of your game:
Advanced Debriefing with Implicit Bias – Web-Based Course
Friday, September 11, 2026
Virtual Course / 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Pacific
The Zoom Link will be provided 1 week prior
This course is offered FREE of CHARGE to both WSSA Subscribers and Non-Subscribers
REGISTER HERE