09/16/2026
🎉 Happy Healthcare Simulation Week! 🎉
This week, we celebrate the powerful impact of healthcare simulation in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Healthcare simulation is an educational strategy that recreates real-world patient care situations in a safe, controlled environment. At RCHS, simulation is integrated throughout our healthcare programs to help students connect classroom knowledge with real-world practice. Our simulation experiences allow learners to develop clinical judgment, strengthen communication skills, and collaborate as members of an interprofessional healthcare team. Through realistic patient care scenarios and debriefing sessions, students gain valuable experience that prepares them to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Interprofessional simulations also help students understand the roles of other healthcare professionals and develop the teamwork skills essential for today's healthcare environment.
As we celebrate Healthcare Simulation Week, we are excited to share about the continued growth of simulation at RCHS. To support our expanding simulation program and the innovative learning experiences we can provide, we are pleased to announce the addition of a Simulation Technician position. This role will help ensure the successful operation of simulation technology, equipment, and immersive learning experiences that enhance student education and promote excellence in healthcare training. For more information on this position visit https://rivhs.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Non-ProviderRHS/job/Riverside-College-of-Health-Careers---Newport-News-Virginia/RCHS-Simulation-Technician_2026-037253?q=sim
Please join us in recognizing the value of healthcare simulation along with the faculty, staff, and learners who make these experiences possible every day! ✨
