Inside CAMS: Transforming Healthcare Education, Workforce Development & Innovation

Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation

In this pilot episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, host Lisa George sits down with John Sutherland, Director of CAMS at NAIT, to unpack how simulation-based education is reshaping the future of health care training in Alberta and beyond.

John shares insights into the strategic restructuring of CAMS, outlining the five core areas now driving their mission: operations, simulation-based education, interprofessional education, applied research, and health innovation services.

Key highlights include:

• How CAMS is helping address health care workforce shortages through standardized and immersive training.
• Why applied research and industry collaboration are critical to CAMS' national leadership in simulation.
• What the May 7th Simulation Summit is all about—and why it's a must-attend event for anyone in health, education, or med-tech innovation.
• Real examples of simulation in action, including immersive environments, interprofessional scenarios, and support for health innovators looking to test and validate new technologies.
• Whether you’re a policymaker, post-secondary leader, health care provider, or innovator, this episode offers a compelling look into the power of simulation to drive better outcomes—for learners, professionals, and the health system as a whole.

Learn more at “Advancing Healthcare through Simulation: A Provincial Summit” hosted by CAMS at NAIT on May 7

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This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca