ACADEMIC CONTINUING EDUCATION

Simulation for Health Care Professionals

Part-time simulation educator programme at CU Academy
in partnership with Med-STA. The first Stage 1 cohort began successfully in autumn 2026. The next Stage 1 programme starts in March 2027, and registration is already open.

THE PROGRAMME

An academic foundation for simulation practice

“Simulation for Health Care Professionals” is a modular, part-time continuing education programme at CU Academy (CU – Carinthia University of Applied Sciences | Hochschule Kärnten). It combines an academic foundation with practical skills for simulation-based education and continuing professional development in healthcare.

The curriculum was developed jointly by CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences and Med-STA. Med-STA contributes its long-standing expertise in in-situ simulation, human factors and patient safety, and provides equipment and infrastructure for practical training.

The programme is led by Rudolf Janz, M.Ed. (CU, Programme Director), and Dr. Michael Weldi, MSc MBA (Med-STA, Academic Content Lead).

REGISTRATION & INFORMATION

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THREE STAGES — THREE QUALIFICATIONS

From simulation educator to master’s level

Each stage is designed as a self-contained, part-time programme that builds towards the next qualification level. Stages 2 and 3 are in development.

Stage 1 — Simulation educator

Certificate: “Simulationstrainer:in für Simulation im Gesundheitswesen” (healthcare simulation educator) — 20 ECTS credits. Develop the practical competence to understand, plan and deliver simulation safely.

NEXT START: MARCH 2027 · REGISTRATION OPEN

Stage 2 — Academic expert qualification (planned)

Planned designation: “Akademische:r Expert:in für Simulation im Gesundheitswesen” (academic expert in healthcare simulation) — 40 ECTS credits. Develop the skills to use simulation for organisational development and quality improvement.

IN DEVELOPMENT

Stage 3 — Master of Science (planned)

Planned qualification: Master of Science in Healthcare Simulation (Continuing Education), MSc (CE) — 60 ECTS credits. Develop the academic competence to research, teach, develop and lead simulation.

IN DEVELOPMENT

STAGE 1 CURRICULUM

Six modules leading to the certificate

Foundations of simulation, teaching & pedagogy

3 ECTS

Human Factors & Crew Resource Management

4 ECTS

Scenario development & simulation design

4 ECTS

Technical foundations of simulation

4 ECTS

Placement in a simulation centre

2 ECTS

Assessment — developing a training programme

3 ECTS

WHO IT IS FOR

Participants and programme format

Qualified nurses (Austrian professional designation: DGKP)
Notfallsanitäter and other emergency medical services personnel
Professionals from related healthcare fields
Part-time, modular study with face-to-face sessions and blended learning
Practical placement — in a recognised simulation centre (Med-STA, CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, or an ÖGARI- or DGSIM-certified centre).
Registration and administration — exclusively through CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAMME?

We would be happy to advise you.

Contact the programme leads for questions about the curriculum and educational content.