HEALTHCARE SIMULATION, MS
Healthcare Simulation
Master of Science in Healthcare Simulation
The MSHS program consists of a total of 33 semester hours. Thirty semester hours are considered required core courses. The remaining 3 semester hours are elective courses chosen based on student interest and program director approval. One on-campus visit is required in the first semester of the program.
The MSHS program allows students to earn only two grades of “C”. Upon earning a third grade of “C,” the student will be dismissed from the program. Any grade of “F” in any course will result in dismissal from the program.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| HCS 575 | Introduction to Healthcare Simulation for Quality and Safety | 3 |
| HCS 620 | Current Trends in Simulation | 2 |
| HCS 625 | Simulation Methodology | 3 |
| HCS 626 | Healthcare Simulation Laboratory | 1 |
| HCS 635 | Advanced Debriefing | 3 |
| HCS 640 | Project Management: Leading Successful Healthcare Initiatives | 3 |
| HCS 698 | Simulation Capstone/Non-thesis Research | 3 |
| HQS 600 | Introduction to Clinical Quality Improvement | 4 |
| Select 3 hours of elective coursework approved by the program director. 1 | 3 | |
| HCS 660 | Financial Management for Healthcare Quality Leaders | 3 |
| HQS 630 | Leadership of High Reliability Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| HCS 610 | Instructional Design in Simulation | 2 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
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Students must take a minimum of 3 semester hours of elective courses. Program director approval is required for all elective courses |
Healthcare Simulation Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Simulation meets the growing demand of healthcare simulation educators and leaders. Graduates will be able to design and implement simulations aimed at improving teamwork, communication, and clinical skills according to evidence-based practices.
Our program is delivered online with on-campus visit for 3 1/2 days in September. It is comprised of 15 credits, completed over three consecutive semesters.
Credentials Conferred
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Simulation is awarded by the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Length of Study
The certificate requires 15 credits, which can be completed in 3 semesters.
Program Entrance Date
Fall semester -- deadline for all application materials to be in the Graduate School Office: July 1, after July 1 applications will be considered on a space available basis.
TYPICAL HEALTHCARE SIMULATION CURRICULUM
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| HCS 575 | Introduction to Healthcare Simulation for Quality and Safety | 3 |
| HCS 610 | Instructional Design in Simulation | 2 |
| HCS 625 | Simulation Methodology | 3 |
| HCS 626 | Healthcare Simulation Laboratory | 1 |
| HCS 620 | Current Trends in Simulation | 2 |
| HCS 630 | Research in Simulation | 1 |
| HCS 635 | Advanced Debriefing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
