EMS’ Innovative Simulation Technology Advances Education at Grand Valley State University

Press Release (PressBurner) Dec 20, 2010 - PA, United States - EMS’ Innovative Simulation Technology Advances Education at Grand Valley State University
(Grand Rapids, MI, December 20, 2010) – The Physician Assistant Studies program at Grand Valley State University (GVSU), has selected Education Management Solutions’ (EMS) simulation software to manage their state-of-the-art simulation center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

EMS’ simulation application will provide a range of benefits to streamline and enhance GVSU’s simulation training program from participant, room, and equipment scheduling, to automated notifications of scheduled sessions and lab inventory management. Automated skills evaluation, scoring, and the ability to generate longitudinal reports are seen by faculty as key advantages provided by EMS’ software.

GVSU has one of the fastest growing health professions’ programs in Michigan (physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiologic & imaging sciences, clinical lab sciences, speech & language pathology, occupational safety & health, therapeutic recreation, and nursing), as well as the highest rank in exam pass rates among its health professional students High credentialing passing rates set standards of excellence that GVSU looks to maintain and exceed.

“We believe that EMS' simulation management software will enhance GVSU’s excellent education by keeping pace with the latest technological advancements in medical simulation and move its health professions education to even higher levels,” said Wallace Boeve, Associate Professor & Director, GVSU PA Department.