Accreditation in Human Simulation
The deadline to submit your Letter of Intent is November 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
See below for the complete timeline.
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
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