Our People
The strength of the BCIT School of Health Sciences Simulation Program lies in our dedicated and collaborative team of experts. Our program is led by a Simulation Manager who oversees a group of specialized simulation leads, each bringing unique expertise in areas such as education, operations, virtual simulation, interprofessional learning, and simulated participants.
Supporting our simulation delivery are skilled simulation technologists and program coordinators who work across a variety of disciplines, including undergraduate and specialty nursing, medical laboratory sciences, diagnostics, and allied health. In the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, a dedicated experiential learning team ensure seamless integration of simulation education into the curriculum. To learn more about the BSN simulation, please see below.
School of Health Sciences Nursing Simulation Lab
Together, our people create a robust and responsive simulation ecosystem that supports high-quality, learner-centered experiences across the SoHS.
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE®)
- Lea Ducharme
- Heather Epp
- Amanda Egert
- Connie Evans
- Kathy Kennedy
- Sarah Neville
- Tami Riley
- Ella Simon
Canadian Certified Simulation Nurse Educator (CCSNE)
- Amanda Egert
- Robert Kim
- Joyce Law
- Any Middleton
- Theresa Vilches
Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS®)
- Sam Dhothar
Educating Health Professionals in Interprofessional Care (ehpic™)
- Heather Bourke
- Emily Chen
- Connie Evans
- Yvonne Jeffreys
- Fiona Lemon
- Heather McMullen
- Bassam Nyaeme
- Kal Randhawa
- Lauren Schutte
Our Partners
We deeply value our relationships with health authorities, healthcare industry partners, and simulation organizations. These collaborations strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality, practice-ready education and help drive innovation in healthcare simulation across the province and beyond.
- Affinity Learning
- ASPE (Association of Standardized Patients Educators)
- BCSim (British Columbia Simulation Network)
- Elevate Healthcare
- EdEHR
- Gaumard®
- INACSL (International Nursing Association for Clinical and Simulation Learning)
- Laerdal
- Simulation Canada
- SSIH (Society for Simulation in Healthcare)
- VirtuWil Project
- WCCHSE (Western Canada Collaborative of Health Sciences Educators Society)
Strategic Plan
The BCIT School of Health Sciences Simulation Program is guided by a clear vision: to become a Healthcare Simulation Center and Community of Excellence. Our 2024–2026 Strategic Plan lays the foundation for a bold and collaborative path forward, with a focus on innovation, inclusion, and sustainability in simulation-based education. Highlights from our Strategic Plan include:
Learner-Centered Excellence
We are committed to delivering high-quality, practice-ready learning experiences that prepare students to excel in real-world healthcare environments.
Expanding Access and Innovation
Our plan prioritizes student accessibility, expanded use of virtual simulation, and the creation of paid and volunteer opportunities to enhance hands-on learning.
Collaborative Leadership and Growth
A strong governance structure supports simulation across programs, with coordinated leadership and specialized teams driving excellence and consistency.
Focus on Faculty and Staff Development
We are investing in professional development pathways (like SimPath), simulation credentials, and opportunities for educators and technologists to thrive.
Commitment to Equity and Cultural Humility
Our strategic goals include infusing ethical, equitable, and culturally humble practices across all aspects of simulation design, operations, teaching, and engagement.
Partnerships and Sustainability
We aim to strengthen external partnerships, generate new revenue streams, and responsibly manage resources to sustain long-term growth.
Simulation as a Shared Resource
Simulation is treated as a collaborative asset across all programs, from Nursing to Allied Health, supported by shared infrastructure, technology, and expertise.
Accreditation-Ready
Achieving Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) Accreditation is a key milestone, reinforcing our commitment to meeting global standards.
Click here to learn more about the SoHS Simulation Strategic Plan 2024-2026.
Updated April 2025
