Interdisciplinary Health and Community Services Simulation Centre
For decades, RRC Polytech has been at the forefront of innovative healthcare education in Manitoba. That commitment to hands-on training has never been more critical than today and with the Interdisciplinary Sciences and Community Services Simulation Centre (the Simulation Centre), the opportunities for what is possible in healthcare education are continuing to grow as we adapt our training to support the needs of our systems and communities.
Located at RRC Polytech’s Notre Dame Campus, the Simulation Centre provides you with immersive, real-world experiences that mirror the realities and challenges you will face in the workplace.
Designed with the future of health-care professions in mind, the Simulation Centre will continue to evolve alongside emerging technological and social innovations, as well as RRC Polytech’s commitments to reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Become part of a future workforce that is committed to improving patient safety and contributing to better community health outcomes for all of Manitoba.
The Future: Interdisciplinary Education
RRC Polytech’s Simulation Centre is the first interdisciplinary Centre of its kind in Manitoba to be focused on nursing and allied health professions. This Centre features 16,630 square feet of state-of-the-art learning space designed to optimize the learning experience of students.
Through small- and large-scale activities and scenarios, the Simulation Centre will engage students from 13 different programs, mirroring actual health care and community settings they will experience in the workforce. This collaborative approach helps them to gain vital skills and experience in a simulated, safe, and supportive learning environment so they can be prepared to face any challenge with confidence.
Reconciliation and Collaboration in Healthcare
The Simulation Centre was designed with Indigenous teaching and practices woven throughout. Each of the debriefing rooms are named after Indigenous healing plants which are integrated through the Centre. The space also has an Elder’s Room and includes spaces for smudging and ceremonies.
Why the Simulation Centre?
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration – bringing together students from various healthcare disciplines, teaching them to work as a cohesive team.
- Enhanced Patient Safety and Improved Community Health – students will be trained to understand and address real-world community service challenges and enter the workforce as professionals with the skills to handle any situation.
- Quality Education and Accreditation – Designed to meet the highest standards of healthcare education, students will be prepared to excel in the workforce from day one.
- Cost-effective Training – the Simulation Centre offers a more affordable, accessible training alternative that provides students with the comprehensive education they need.
- Innovation and Research – Facilities equipped to support the introduction of new health care technologies, changes in scope, and ongoing training to ensure upskilling for the current workforce.
Together, we can build a stronger, healthier Manitoba. Join us in shaping the future of health care.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.