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Curated study references

Our main study reference, followed by official certification guidance, public standards and complementary learning resources.

Cover of Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Operations, Technology, and Innovative Practice

Main study reference

Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Operations, Technology, and Innovative Practice

Edited by Scott B. Crawford, Lance W. Baily and Stormy M. Monks. Springer, 2019.

A practical reference for simulation operations, technology and educational practice.

View book on Springer

Purchase or institutional access may be required.

Simulation resources

BrainNet Consulting Inc.

Consulting for simulation centre design, technology planning and operational readiness.

Media Partner

HealthySimulation.com

Articles, webinars and practical resources for healthcare simulation professionals.

Certification

Official SSH CHSOS page

SSH guidance on operations specialist certification, eligibility and applications.

Preparation

Official SSH CHSOS preparation guide

Study guidance and preparation resources for the CHSOS examination.

Blueprint

Official SSH CHSOS examination blueprint

Exam domains and topic weightings to guide your CHSOS study.

Certification

Official SSH CHSE page

SSH guidance on healthcare simulation educator certification and applications.

Preparation

Official SSH CHSE preparation resources

Preparation information and study resources for prospective CHSE candidates.

Blueprint

Official SSH CHSE examination blueprint

Exam domains and topic weightings to guide your CHSE study.

Advanced Certification

Official SSH CHSOS-A page

Advanced certification and portfolio guidance for experienced simulation operations professionals.

Advanced Certification

Official SSH CHSE-A page

Advanced certification and portfolio guidance for experienced healthcare simulation educators.

Reference

Healthcare Simulation Dictionary

Shared definitions of commonly used healthcare simulation terminology.

Standards

INACSL Standards

Best-practice standards for designing and delivering healthcare simulation.

Standards

ASPE Standards

Best-practice guidance for working with simulated participants.

Framework

SimGHOSTS Capability Framework

A framework for developing simulation operations skills and professional capability.

External Study

Quizlet CHSOS flashcards topic reference

Community-created flashcards for reviewing CHSOS topics; accuracy may vary.

External study materials can vary in cost, currency, evidence quality, and blueprint alignment. Avoid any source that claims to contain actual, recalled, live, or protected certification exam questions.