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

“It’s great to be an active subscriber to one of the largest simulation collaboratives in the country with access to the latest news on what’s happening in clinical simulation across the state. I have participated and taught in many of the CSA courses and the learners in these programs are very satisfied.  Nurse educators in hospitals and schools can stay up to date through the list-serve, newsletter and participation in quarterly conference calls …”

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