Simulation Operations Specialist Advanced Technical Certificate

Location(s): Brookhaven, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake

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(Advanced Technical Certificate)

Brookhaven, El Centro, Mountain View and North Lake campus only

Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: ATC.ADN.SIM.OP.SP

This program is required for students who have already completed an Associate Degree, a bachelor’s degree or higher in a nursing, allied health, or other science-based degree.

The Simulation Operations Specialist Program is an advanced technical certificate that will prepare students for employment as Simulation Specialist. The Simulation Specialist works primarily to use a variety of simulation methods for education in operation of healthcare simulation centers and will help to prepare students for entry-level roles within a healthcare profession.

The job duties may include supervising and training simulation users, operating simulators for training sessions, creating real life cases scenarios, ordering equipment, maintaining simulation equipment, and creating new course curriculum. Simulation Specialists will work in healthcare for simulation training, hospitals, higher education institutions, or simulation centers dedicated to healthcare training.

Semester 1

Semester Total: 8 Credit Hours

Semester 2

Semester Total: 10 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 18 Credit Hours

Note(s)

A minimum grade requirement of “C” or better for all the courses is required.
Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.