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This chapter will outline what is known about the roles and need for the Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists (HSTS), often called “Sim Techs” for short. In addition to pointing out the expected scope of knowledge and expertise, this chapter will describe the differentiation between the function of these individuals and the larger operational function of the simulation center. The individual(s) tasked with completing these larger educational, administrative, and technical needs within a simulation center may have different titles or backgrounds but help complete the overall support needs for the proper functioning of a simulation-based educational program.
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Crawford, S.B., Bailey, R., Steer, K. (2019). Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists. In: Crawford, S., Baily, L., Monks, S. (eds) Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Operations, Technology, and Innovative Practice. Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-15378-6_10
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