CU-HEARTS Center
Commonwealth University - Healthcare Education with Advanced Research & Training in Simulation Center
Simulating Excellence to Transform Healthcare.
Simulation for Competence, Safety, and Better Outcomes
VISION
To be a globally recognized centre of excellence in simulation-based education, advancing clinical competence, patient safety, innovation, and scholarship to transform healthcare education and improve patient outcomes.
MISSION
The CU-HEARTS Centre aims to advance healthcare education through high-quality immersive simulation, clinical skills development, interdisciplinary learning, and evidence-informed research. We strive to cultivate competent, compassionate, and future-ready healthcare professionals by integrating innovative technologies, scholarly inquiry, and experiential learning within a culture of excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
QUALITY POLICY
CU-HEARTS Centre is committed to advancing excellence in simulation-based healthcare education through quality assurance, evidence-informed practices, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to national and international standards. Through a culture of continuous improvement, the Centre will enhance its programs and services to achieve the highest levels of educational effectiveness, professional competence, patient safety, and organizational excellence.
What do we do at CU-HEARTS Center
Our state-of-the-art simulation centre is the heart of Commonwealth University providing high-quality education, training, and research in medical, nursing, public health, and interprofessional simulation. Our HEARTS Centre function at the intersect of CUCOM, CUCON, CUCOPHT, CUCBHPE
Simulation Modalities
- High-fidelity Mannikin-based training
- Scenario-based simulation
- Standardized patient simulation
- Procedural skills training using partial task trainers
- Screen-based and digital simulation platforms (e.g., Body Interact)
- Hybrid simulation and integrated clinical skills training
Scope of Activities
- Simulation-based education and training for medical, nursing, public health students.
- Clinical skills development and competency-based training.
- Technical and non-technical skills training, including communication, teamwork, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making.
- Interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice training.
- Simulation-based assessment and competency evaluation.
- Faculty development in simulation-based education, debriefing, assessment, and curriculum integration.
- Research, innovation, and educational scholarship in simulation and health professions education.
- Development and implementation of simulation-based curricula and educational programs.
- Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Design and delivery of courses, workshops, certificate programs, and continuing professional development activities.
- External collaborations, partnerships and consultancy services in simulation and healthcare education.