Certification and Training Resources 

Certification in healthcare simulation represents the gold standard for professionals who incorporate simulation into their practice—whether in academic institutions or clinical settings. The Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credential, recognized by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), affirms a simulation educator's expertise and commitment to best practices in simulation-based education. 

CHSE certification is administered by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSIH), which offers multiple levels of certification. This section provides key resources to support both the pursuit and maintenance of CHSE certification. 

Key Certification Resources: 

• CHSE Eligibility Criteria 
  Learn about the requirements and rationales for certification eligibility. 

• SSIH Certification Portal 
  Access detailed information and tools to prepare for the CHSE exam. 
• SSIH Member Roadmap 
  A helpful guide outlining the steps toward CHSE certification. 

Recommended Study Resources: 

• Review Textbook: 
  Wilson, L., & Wittmann-Price, R. (3rd Ed.). Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) Review. Springer. 
  A comprehensive review guide for CHSE exam preparation. 

• Webinar: 
  NurseTim: First Steps in Preparation for the CHSE Exam 
  This informative session outlines essential steps to begin your CHSE journey. 

[Source: Society for Simulation in Healthcare. (n.d.). The Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator. https://www.ssih.org/chse#:~:text=The%20Certified%20Healthcare%20Simulation%20Educator%C2%AE%20(CHSE%C2%AE)%20certification%20has,Simulation%20Modality ]