Immersive Courses (pre-conference)

Saturday, January 10, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
San Antonio Convention Center
7.0 IPCE

This CHSE Course is 8 hours total in duration and includes course materials and the CHSE Blueprint Review Reference Manual. Attendees are NOT required to purchase IMSH General Session registration to be eligible for CHSE Course registration.

Saturday, January 10, 2026,
8:00am - 5:00pm CT
San Antonio Convention Center
7.0 IPCE

This CHSOS Course is 8 hours total in duration and includes course materials. Attendees are NOT required to purchase IMSH General Session registration to be eligible for CHSOS Course registration.

Saturday, January 10, 2026,
8:00am - 5:00pm CT
San Antonio Convention Center
7.0 IPCE

This interactive 8-hour workshop guides participants through the SSH Accreditation process, focusing on all SSH Accreditation Standards. Through presentations, hands-on activities, and peer discussions, attendees will gain practical tools and strategies to assess readiness, align educational practices, and prepare accreditation documentation. Designed for simulation leaders and educators, the session empowers programs to pursue and sustain accreditation with confidence.

Learning objectives:

Describe the structure and purpose of all SSH Accreditation standards by the end of the session.
Conduct a self-assessment of your program’s accreditation readiness using provided checklists.
Develop at least one actionable strategy to enhance documentation or process alignment for SSH accreditation.

Saturday, January 10, 2026,
8:00am - 12:00pm CT
San Antonio Convention Center
4.0 IPCE

This interactive 4-hour workshop guides participants through the SSH Accreditation process, focusing on the Core, Teaching/Education, and Human Simulation standards. Through presentations, hands-on activities, and peer discussions, attendees will gain practical tools and strategies to assess readiness, align educational practices, and prepare accreditation documentation. Designed for simulation leaders and educators, the session empowers programs to pursue and sustain accreditation with confidence.

Learning objectives:

Describe the structure and purpose of SSH Core Education and Human Simulation standards by the end of the session.
Conduct a self-assessment of your program’s accreditation readiness using provided checklists.
Develop at least one actionable strategy to enhance documentation or process alignment for SSH accreditation.

January 10, 2026,
12:30pm - 4:30pm CT
San Antonio Convention Center
4.0 IPCE

This interactive 4-hour workshop prepares simulation professionals to pursue SSH accreditation in the specialty areas of Fellowship, Systems Integration, Research, and Assessment. Participants will explore accreditation standards, required documentation, and evidence strategies through practical sessions and collaborative activities. Designed for simulation leaders, researchers, and educators, this session empowers participants to evaluate their program's readiness, identify evidence gaps, and implement quality improvement strategies aligned with accreditation standards.

Learning objectives:

Describe the structure and purpose of SSH Fellowship Systems Integration Research and Assessment standards.
Conduct a self-assessment of your program’s readiness in at least one specialty area using provided tools.
Develop an actionable plan to align your program’s practices and documentation with SSH specialty standards.

Saturday, January 10, 2026,
12:30pm - 4:30pm CT
San Antonio Convention Center
4.0 IPCE

This course will start with the basics of 3D Printing. From a basic overview of the different varieties of printers to the key components of all printers. This course will also cover key terms and need to know information for anyone interested in 3D printing. Time will be spent covering the backbone of 3D printing, which is CAD or Computer Assisted Design, where we will design something simple and actually print the design out in the course.

Learning objectives:

Identify printer types and key components of 3D printers necessary when shopping for a printer for their own facilities show reasoning/justification for adopting 3D printing.
Successfully complete a simple design on a CAD platform (TinkerCad).
Prepare load initiate and troubleshoot actual 3D printing on a 3D printer in class.

January 10, 2026,
12:30pm - 4:30pm CT
San Antonio Convention Center
4.0 IPCE

This workshop offers a comprehensive, “one-stop” learning experience for simulation educators aiming to enhance their expertise in simulation-based assessments using sound educational and psychometric principles. It will address all key components—from blueprinting and scenario design to developing reliable and valid assessment tools and planning effective post-assessment follow-up for both low- and high-stakes evaluations Attendees will have the opportunity to critically examine their current assessment practices, design transferable scenarios and assessment tools, and receive constructive feedback from faculty and peers.

Learning objectives:

Discuss basic elements and concepts of facilitating successful learner assessments using standards of best practices in healthcare simulation
Explore the process of designing simulation-based assessments including developing scenarios & skills stations for both formative and summative learner assessments.
Analyze various methods of developing valid and reliable learner assessment tools considering their strengths and weaknesses - Create appropriate assessment tools for given learner assessment situation.

January 10, 2026,
12:30pm - 4:30pm CT
Offsite: University of Incarnate Word
4.0 IPCE

This immersive course will be held off-site, transportation will be provided. Buses will depart and return to the San Antonio Convention Center. This off-site course will provide an overview of the pathophysiology of burns with a focus on methods of simulating these burns with moulage (paint and silicone) on SPs or human patient simulators. The responsibilities of both educator and SOS for developing a burn scenario will be explored to highlight the needs and resources required for a successful high-fidelity experience. A reference manual will be given to the participants to take with them, as well as any props they make. The course will end with a tour of our simulation facility.

Learning objectives:

Identify the types of burns on a human patient and describe methods of treatment.
Describe materials and methods of burn moulage application.
Describe and create several burn moulage examples including reusable props.

January 10, 2026,
12:30pm - 4:30pm CT
Offsite: Center for Simulation Innovation, University of Texas at San Antonio
4.0 IPCE

This immersive course will be held off-site, transportation will be provided. Buses will depart and return to the San Antonio Convention Center. This immersive, interactive course guides participants through the complete process of designing, launching, and optimizing an XR Lab for healthcare education. Hosted by the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing Center for Simulation Innovation in collaboration with Firework Media Studio/XRenegades, School of Nursing and the School of Dentistry, this course features interactive stations, vendor showcases, and guided tours of two state-of-the-art simulation centers. Participants will explore hardware and software selection, custom XR application development, and implementation strategies to ensure they leave with actionable insights and a clear understanding of how to create impactful XR Labs at their own institutions.

Learning objectives:

Identify the key components and steps for successfully building and implementing an XR Lab in healthcare simulation.
Explore a variety of hardware/software solutions through hands-on activities.
Understand how custom XR applications can address specific educational needs in nursing /dental program.

January 10, 2026,
12:30pm - 4:30pm CT
San Antonio Convention Center
4.0 IPCE

This immersive course empowers healthcare educators to integrate generative AI into emotionally intelligent simulation experiences. Participants will design and test real-time clinical scenarios with conversational avatars capable of adaptive coaching, empathy modulation, and bias mitigation. The session combines live demonstrations, micro-design labs, avatar-led simulations, and structured debriefs. Learners gain access to a complete toolkit including templates, behavioral rubrics, and scenario creation guides. Faculty guide participants through a deeply interactive experience designed for immediate application across simulation centers, medical schools, and CME/CPD programs.

Learning objectives:

Design a conversational healthcare simulation scenario incorporating generative AI avatars capable of emotionally intelligent real-time interaction and adaptive feedback.
Demonstrate the ability to apply established communication and debriefing frameworks within AI-guided simulation settings focusing on bias mitigation and empathy modulation.
Evaluate the effectiveness and limitations of AI-driven avatars in diverse simulation modalities (desktop hybrid immersive) using behavioral rubrics and implementation checklists.

January 10, 2026,
12:30pm - 4:30pm CT
San Antonio Convention Center
4.0 IPCE

Simulation improves care, but cost and complexity limit access for many. This course introduces SimBox, a free, open-access tool that empowers individuals and mentors to train others in simulation-based education and quality improvement (QI) using a low-cost, accessible approach—no expensive technology or equipment required. While pediatric emergency scenarios will be highlighted, SimBox is adaptable for various disciplines and settings. Participants will learn how to train others to use SimBox, supporting expanded simulation efforts within their programs or systems. By course end, attendees will be equipped to champion SimBox and drive continuous improvement in care.

Learning objectives:

Demonstrate the facilitation of a SimBox simulation scenario with an interdisciplinary team during a hands-on workshop session.
Train others to use SimBox as a scalable low-cost method to support and expand simulation-based education within their programs or systems.
Implement or mentor implementation of SimBox as a QI tool for QI intervention or to identify and address practice gaps within your own setting.

January 10, 2026,
12:30pm - 4:30pm CT
San Antonio Convention Center
4.0 IPCE

This hands-on immersive course invites participants to explore and co-create simulation experiences that transcend the traditional sim lab—using storytelling, escape rooms, mobile kits, and youth-friendly frameworks. Drawing from three innovative workshop formats—Scalpels Out, Think Inside the Box, and Not So Scary Sim—this course demonstrates how to design engaging, low-resource simulation programs adaptable to interprofessional education, onboarding, outreach, and pipeline development. Participants will rotate through guided hands-on stations to design theatrical one-act simulations, build portable escape room kits, and create youth-focused storytelling sims. Learners will leave with a full digital resource pack and implementation templates to launch or expand their programs

Learning objectives:

Design a narrative-based theatrical simulation scenario construct a mobile escape room kit and create a character-driven simulation concept for youth engagement or community outreach.
Identify strategies to implement scale and adapt low-resource simulation models in clinical or academic environments.
Use provided templates and planning tools to bring one or more simulation ideas back to their institution.