As Chair of the Simulation Medical Training and Education Council of Louisiana (SMTEC-LA), on behalf of the Louisiana Board of Regents, I would like to welcome you to the Simulation Council: Discovering, Sharing, and Leading Simulation Education. The SMTEC-LA was founded in

The purpose of the SMTEC-LA is to develop an infrastructure and governing process that coordinates and maximizes simulation training resources and expertise, in both urban and rural areas of Louisiana. The Council mission is to enhance effective use of simulation training for students, faculty, and residents, fellows, and practitioners throughout the health profession statewide. SMTEC-LA hopes to bring together simulation novice-expert educators, director/program managers, and simulation specialists from all areas of Louisiana. The council plans to provide professional development and opportunities for collaboration on simulation program development statewide. SMTEC-LA is very excited to provide a means for networking among simulation educator professionals throughout the state.

This council receives funds from the Louisiana Board of Regents. These funds are to be used for educational experiences to train healthcare professional students, staff, and faculty across the state. Such investments are crucial for the development and training of future healthcare professionals in Louisiana. Each one of the simulation educators play a vital role in the state’s healthcare system.

Best Regards,

Daryl P. Lofaso, Ph.D., M.Ed., RRT, CHSE
Chair, Simulation Medical Training and Education Council of Louisiana

2024 Simulation Expo (PDF) | Website
April 19, 2024
LSU Health Sciences New Orleans

2022 Simulation Expo (PDF)
April 29, 2022
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

2019 Simulation Expo (PDF)
April 29, 2019
Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge

November 9, 2023 — Agenda | Minutes
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November 30, 2022 — Agenda
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October 26, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
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October 13, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes

October 24, 2019 — Agenda | Minutes
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March 28, 2019 — Agenda

October 16, 2024
“Embracing the ART of Assessment in Simulation”
Featured Speaker: Debbra Pogue, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CHSE
Southern University A & M College

February 29, 2024
Developing Interprofessional Simulation-Based Education
Featured Speaker: Sharonda Johnson, DNP, RN
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

September 27, 2023
Selecting and Developing Simulation Scenarios and Cases
Featured Speaker: Melissa Madden, PhD, MSN, RN
Louisiana Tech University

March 2, 2023
Coaching and Feedback – Strategies in Simulation-based Training and Debriefing
Featured Speaker: Frances Stueben, DNP, RN, CHSE, CCRN-K
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACL)

Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSIH)

Healthy Simulation

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

The Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE)