Certification for Educators in Simulation Applied to Health Sciences
Recognition and validity
National / International
Accepting submissions
Beginning on March 15, 2025.
Examination option
Option A: In-person meeting in Mexico City
Option B: Online meeting
The certification remains valid for three years.
Recertification is necessary to keep your certification valid.
Who is eligible to apply for certification as a Simulation Educator through SOMESICS?
All simulationists
with a minimum of two years of hands-on experience.
The certification is for individuals involved in health sciences simulation, especially in educator roles.
There are no restrictions on candidate profiles regarding:
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Simulation mode
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- Simulation environment
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- simulation occurs)
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Geographic location or affiliation with other companies
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- Targeted student population
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- Role of the simulationist (teaching or evaluation)
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Candidate's profession
Steps to Become Certified as a Simulation Educator.
Preparation and Registration
Please review this before your evaluation.
Following your assessment
Verify your eligibility to submit for the certification process.
Submit your application to register for the certification.
Prepare for the portfolio review.
Prepare for your board evaluation.
Present your project to the council.
Earn recognition as a Certified Health Sciences Applied Simulation Educator.
Gather everything you need for your recertification.
Why should you consider obtaining certification as a Simulation Educator with SOMESICS?
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Achieve formal recognition for your expertise, skills, and accomplishments in simulation education.
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Demonstrate your commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
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Earn international recognition for your professional achievements.
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Showcase your specialized skills and knowledge to employers, colleagues, and the public.
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Join over 2,000 healthcare simulation educators from 37 countries who have earned a Simulation Educator certification!
What are the benefits of obtaining certification as a Simulation Educator with SOMESICS?
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The entire process can be done in Spanish or English.
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The certification council supports it throughout the process, which can be conducted in Spanish or English.
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The certification process allows you to identify your areas of opportunity and strengths and establish best practices that will help you obtain recognition for your work as an educator.
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It improves simulation education in health sciences by providing standardization and a body of knowledge on best practices.
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Strengthens patient safety efforts by supporting simulation modalities.
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Provides external validation of individual educators' knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
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Strengthens organizational, community, and student confidence in the quality of education.
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Certified educators are more likely to gain support and resources and demonstrate genuine local commitment.
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The certification process fosters a feedback loop between education and practice.
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Promotes improved performance and expansion of knowledge of the individual educator.
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Programs with certified simulation professionals receive a competitive advantage in the community
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Educat. Ors certified by SOMESICS has priority in receiving calls and program offers from societies with which we have collaboration agreements.
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The certification recognizes simulation expertise beyond domain expertise.
What makes SOMESICS certification unique?
At SOMESICS, we appreciate the diverse range of courses and awards that simulationists can earn. However, we believe that the way simulationists apply this knowledge—both for their own growth and within their communities—is even more important. Therefore, we encourage all simulationists to showcase this certification.
The SOMESICS Educator Certification process evaluates candidates by assessing their application of knowledge and training rather than through a written exam. Candidates present a portfolio demonstrating their experience and, upon acceptance, outline a three-year project as a simulation educator to the evaluation committee.
Recertification involves presenting progress and results, fostering continuous application of skills, and allowing the international simulation community to recognize true experts.
When calls for experts in SOMESICS simulation are made, certified educators with relevant projects are invited, promoting their recognition and enhancing the quality of speakers at workshops and conferences.
