New Classes
- New Course!! Advanced Scenario Development and Implementation
This two-day course is intended for the instructor who has completed the OSA Sim Foundations or equivalent course and has some experience writing and implementing scenarios.
Dates: TBA in the Portland Area - Foundations for Simulation Education: a two-day overview for up to 15 trainees who are novices to simulation.
Dates: TBA in the Portland Area - Sim Tech Academy (STA)
A three day course for up to 12 individuals who are in a novice to advanced beginner sim tech role or have been asked to run simulations.
Dates: TBA in the Portland Area -
SPA - Sim Practical Apprenticeship
The course is designed and geared for the advanced beginner. 6 four-hour training sessions (24 hours) with one participant to one faculty member.
Testimonies
Evaluation Comments from OSA Sim Tech Academy Participants
- "Great workshop. The faculty was wonderful and it was great to see other simulation centers in the area." ~ Anonymous
- "What a great session. I feel very equipped to go back to my facility and competently run simulation." ~ Anonymous
- "Very well planned, on schedule, good locations with something different at each location, lots of good ideas generated."~ Anonymous
- "Best to learn from those who “do”." ~Anonymous
What's New
OSA is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity !
Following a long, rigorous process, the Oregon Simulation Alliance Governing Council is pleased to announce the IRS has determined the organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity. The designation broadens the OSA’s ability to generate funds to meet the mission and goals.
The OSA can receive tax-deductable contributions and is eligible to apply to foundations and other grant-making institutions to assist in funding OSA programs.
We encourage you to share this important news and to notify the OSA if there are opportunities for a tax-deductable charitable contribution or a grant opportunity.
Please contact the OSA Executive Director if you wish to inspect the exemption application and Form 990.
Multi-Media
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