Mangaluru: Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)’s Advanced Comprehensive Clinical Training & Simulation Centre (ACTS Yen) has been accredited by the Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH), a renowned UK-based professional simulation accreditation body. This makes ACTS Yen the first simulation centre in India to receive this prestigious accreditation, valid for three years.
Recognising excellence in healthcare training
ASPiH accreditation signifies that ACTS Yen meets rigorous quality criteria in simulation-based training, ensuring high standards in healthcare education. The accreditation process involved a thorough review of faculty expertise, resources, learner feedback mechanisms, and alignment of training programs with healthcare goals. The recognition also highlights the university’s commitment to patient safety, learner engagement, and teaching efficacy.
State-of-the-art simulation facility
Established in 2016, ACTS Yen is the largest advanced simulation centre in India, featuring the latest simulators. The centre plays a crucial role in Yenepoya University’s mission to integrate skill development and simulation training into its curriculum using innovative technology. It caters to students and faculty while also offering basic life support training to the broader community.
Enhancing medical education and patient safety
Integrating simulation into graduate and postgraduate curricula enables ethical training with minimal harm to patients. The centre emphasises multidisciplinary team training for emergency situations, improving teamwork, communication, and behavioural skills. Simulation-based learning also helps minimise errors, ensuring adherence to standard protocols.
With this accreditation, Yenepoya University’s ACTS Yen is poised to continue enhancing clinical education and patient care through cutting-edge simulation training.