REGISTRATION OPEN! Nov. 7 & 8, 2025 in San Diego, CA

The Western States Simulation Alliance is hosting a new conference, "Building Relationships, Innovation, Development, and Growth Excellence in Simulation"

Welcome to the Western States Simulation Alliance

The WSSA is proudly sponsored by the California Simulation Alliance. Partner states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington

The California Simulation Alliance

The California Simulation Alliance (CSA) is undergoing a transformation into the Western States Simulation Alliance (WSSA) beginning in November 2025.  This transformation will allow individuals, organizations, and associations from California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Hawai’i to collaborate, contribute, and take advantage of offerings, resources, and other benefits across the western states. To join this exciting alliance, click HERE

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: Strengthening the healthcare workforce through high-quality simulation .

Mission: To strengthen expertise in simulation and advocate for simulation policy through interprofessional education, collaboration, and evidence-based practice

Values:  (Education, Collaboration, Partnerships, Research, Policy)

Education:  We believe that evidence-based simulation prepares students for practice, strengthens curricula, and that all simulation faculty need ongoing development

Collaboration: Networking and sharing best practices strengthens our alliance

Partnerships: Strategic partnerships are critical to  advance simulation best practices and expand opportunities for outreach

Research: We promote inter-organizational research on simulation

Policy: We are a voice for simulation to continuously improve the preparation of the healthcare workforce

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Testimonials

Working with the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) and HealthImpact has been an exceptional experience that continues to elevate healthcare education across the Inland Empire. Through a blend of in-person and Zoom-based simulation training, our regional faculty have received high-quality, engaging instruction that consistently earns excellent reviews.

This partnership has played a pivotal role in increasing the number of Inland Empire faculty achieving their Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credentials. Most notably, it has empowered a wide range of educators—including nursing faculty, paramedic instructors, psychiatric technician educators, pharmacy technician trainers, respiratory care faculty, physical therapy assistant instructors, remediation specialists, and simulation lab coordinators.

Thanks to the leadership and expertise of SSH and HealthImpact, our faculty are now better equipped to design and facilitate meaningful simulation experiences that prepare students for safe, effective clinical practice. Their continued support has made a lasting and measurable impact on the quality of healthcare education in our region.”

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