The Grand Valley State University Interprofessional Simulation Center provides a dynamic, hands-on learning environment that supports students from a wide range of health-related disciplines.
Equipped with advanced lab spaces and simulation tools—including task trainers, manikins, and essential clinical supplies—the center fosters interprofessional collaboration and skill development.
Specialized facilities such as a model living suite, gait analysis lab, biomechanics lab, and a comprehensive audiology suite offer students unique opportunities to engage in realistic clinical scenarios.
With both inpatient and outpatient simulation suites, learners are fully immersed in settings that mirror real-world healthcare environments, preparing them for effective, team-based patient care.
Mission
The mission of the Grand Valley State University Interprofessional Simulation Center is to promote interprofessional healthcare delivery by teaching professional competencies in a safe and interactive learning environment. This is accomplished by the application of existing and evolving best practices, principles of andragogy, and technologies.
Vision
The Grand Valley State University Interprofessional Simulation Center will be recognized as an innovator in interprofessional healthcare education. Learners’ experiences and interactions, grounded in best practices, will result in the development of collaborative healthcare professionals and improved patient safety. Realizing this vision will strengthen the life-long connections between Grand Valley State University, its alumni and the greater community.
Values
- Education: Excellence in teaching, enhancing curriculum goals and objectives, experiential learning, innovative simulation events and programming
- Quality: Outcome measures, continuous quality improvement, benchmarking, evidence based best practices
- Teamwork: Working together to achieve common goals using open communication, integrity, problem solving, critical thinking and respect
- Scholarship: Sharing knowledge through research, publication, presentation, and professional development
- Community: Strategic partnerships through collaboration, service learning, and healthcare education
