Sun18 - CHSE-A Success: Are You Ready to Submit Your Portfolio?

Abstract : The Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced® (CHSE-A®) certification is a portfolio-based certification for leaders in healthcare simulation. This certification distinguishes those who have proven themselves to be: 1) advanced educators in healthcare simulation and 2) leaders who have impacted and influenced simulation practices beyond their institution. While the CHSE-A Certification application portfolio may be challenging to complete, some strategies can be taken to support those applicants who are ready to complete the application. By breaking down each portfolio component the session will provide key tips and suggestions for a successful application. Key concepts such as leadership, impact, and influence will be discussed. Certification in simulation is an important and valuable endeavor for those seeking to validate their expertise, and this session will strive to assist those ready to achieve an advanced level of certification. This certification preparedness session functions as a building block to facilitate milestone achievement in healthcare simulation professional development. Certification as an advanced educator is important for the individual, but also important for the growth of the simulation community.

Please include a short summary of your presentation that highlights why an attendee would want to participate in your session.: Are you preparing for the CHSE-A? This session will focus on the CHSE-A standards and provide insights in completing the application portfolio. By breaking down each portfolio component the session will provide key tips and suggestions for a successful application. Key concepts such as leadership, impact, and influence will be discussed.