A board-certified anesthesiologist, Martin Harssema MD consulted on perioperative management and supervised certified registered nurse anesthetists for challenging cases as a staff anesthesiologist for Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic and Surgical Center. Martin Harssema belongs to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), which partnered with CAE Healthcare to develop Anesthesia SimSTAT.
SimSTAT provides simulation anesthesia education in a virtual environment that enables practicing physicians to further their anesthesia knowledge from anywhere with an Internet connection. The program delivers high-fidelity simulation scenarios through a gaming environment designed to help users improve performance in managing anesthesia emergencies. Users learn through a virtual operating room that incorporates modeled patient physiology and a full complement of anesthesia-related equipment.
CAS Healthcare’s team of simulation authorities collaborated with ASA anesthesiologists to develop modules that fulfill requirements for continuing medical education and MOCA 2.0 Part II and IV. Available modules include trauma, appendectomy, robotic surgery, post-anesthesia care unit, and labor and delivery. Each module features realistic patients with a range of diseases and appropriate responses to clinical interactions. The program also tracks a user’s actions and provides formative performance feedback to help him or her identify strengths and weaknesses.
