Accreditation in Human Simulation

Background

  • ASPE is the leading global organization on best practices in human simulation.
  • Other simulation organizations have accreditation/endorsement pathways to recognize centers adhering to best practices (SSH, SESAM, INACSL).
  • Developing an accreditation process would be a significant sustainability activity for ASPE, elevating SP programs worldwide and reaffirming our standing as the world’s most respected authority on human simulation.

Vision

  • As the global leader in human simulation, ASPE will provide a distinctive accreditation pathway for the recognition of programs and institutions that demonstrate an ongoing commitment and adherence to best practices in SP Methodology.

Value of ASPE Accreditation 

  • Provides validation of meeting standards of practice by the global leader in human simulation
    • Certificate of Accreditation to be provided to all accredited programs for display
    • Accredited programs to be highlighted on ASPE’s website
    • Adds additional support and expands on other accreditations/endorsements in simulation (SSH, ACS, INACSL)
  • Represents an SP program’s commitment to quality educational programming and assessments, thus ensuring ongoing quality control
    • Demonstrates assurance to institutions that learners are receiving the highest quality SP-based educational programming and assessments
    • Verifies commitment to transparency to all stakeholders and institutions of an SP program’s policies and procedures
    • Authenticates quality programming for future learners and future stakeholders, enhancing the program’s reputation
    • Supports home institution’s higher educational accreditation pathways (LCME, CCNE, ACEN)
  • Provides essential guidance to new SP programs or existing SP programs on how to conduct operations in accordance with Standards of Best Practice
    • Reinforces commitment to the utmost safety of the work, learning, and assessment environment
    • Demonstrates commitment to SPs to adhere to best practices in all on-boardings, trainings, and all work-related activities
    • Aids in justifying the ever-evolving needs of programs (equipment, staff, SP pool, P&Ps, professional development, etc.)

Impact of Vision on ASPE

  • Reinforces ASPE as the global leader in human simulation
  • Expands global recognition and adherence to ASPE Standards of Best Practice
  • Increases institutional membership in ASPE
  • Adds an additional layer of professional development for membership by ASPE
  • Establishes an important active collaboration between ASPE and SP centers, educational programs, and/or institutions of higher learning that adhere to best practices in SP methodology
  • Creates impactful revenue stream for ASPE with minimal cost to implement (100% online process)

Timeline and Next Steps

  • June 2024 - Presentation to ASPE membership at the 2024 ASPE Annual Conference
  • October 2024 - Open application process - ASPE implements an “inaugural” accreditation cycle for 2024-25