Advancing Medical Education and Training in the USVI and Beyond
Your partner for research initiatives in biomedical and robotic technologies. Ideal
location for conferences, webinars, and workshops for medical associations and other
professional agencies.
Regular simulation training improves risk management by reducing errors and enhancing
patient safety.
Advanced Training Programs
We offer a wide range of simulation-based training programs designed to enhance
clinical skills, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities. From prehospital
trauma care, basic life support to advanced surgical techniques, our programs cater
to all levels of medical professionals.
State-of-the-Art Equipment
Our center is equipped with the latest in medical simulation technology, including
high-fidelity manikins, virtual reality systems, immersive environments, and task
trainers. These tools provide realistic, hands-on practice in a safe and controlled
environment.
Versatile Training Spaces
22,000 sq ft of training space that can be customized to replicate various clinical
settings, ensuring trainees can practice in environments that closely mimic real-life
scenarios.
Explore our Training Spaces
4 Inpatient Rooms
4 Outpatient Rooms
4 Debriefing Rooms
1 Operating Room (OR)
1 Instrument Processing Room
1 Surgical Skills Lab with 10 Stations
1 Immersive Interactive Training Room
Surgical VR Simulators with Haptic Response
Why train with us?
First and only Medical Simulation Center in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
22,000 Square Feet dedicated to medical education and training of healthcare professionals.
Train in a state-of-the-art facility using the latest technology.
Improve patient safety by reducing risks and achieve better patient outcomes.
Continue your professional development and certification in the USVI.
Upcoming Courses
Select any of the upcoming courses below to view details such as training dates and
locations. "Please note, there are no refunds for online electronic courses and e-materials."
Course Description
This in-person interactive 4-day training course is being led by Advanced Certified
Healthcare Simulation Educators (CHSE-A) from the University of South Florida's (USF)
Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS). Learn simulation facilitation
techniques while you earn continuing education credits in your specific healthcare
discipline.
2026 Classes Coming Soon
Course Objectives
Understand the unique aspects of experiential learning and simulation training to
how to incorporate it into existing course curriculum.
Differentiate the various modalities of simulation and its applications based on learning
objectives. Including, manikins, task trainers, advanced procedural trainers, hybrid
simulation, simulated patients and VR/AR/XR.
Develop structured simulation scenarios to meet the needs of learning objectives and
outcomes.
Apply various debriefing techniques for learners at different difficulty levels from
beginner, to intermediate to advanced level students with difficult/challenging learners.
Learn how to debrief the debriefer and give feedback through the use of tools such
as the D.A.S.H. tool.
Comply with all of the debriefing and evaluation standards set by the Society for
Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) accreditation requirements.
Understand basic pre-brief and facilitation techniques to create a positive learning
environment. Including, pre-brief, the basic assumption, fiction contract, and setting
up a psychologically safe learning environment; and
Prepare to become CHSE certified through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM . USF Health is accredited
as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).
The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening
emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations,
and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American
Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Training Schedule (Tuesdays 1:00PM - 4:00 PM)
February 24th
March 10th
March 24th
April 7th
April 21st
May 5th
May 19th
Who should take this course?
The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel
who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills
in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.
What does this course teach?
High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
Important early use of an AED
Effective ventilations using a barrier device
Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective
team member during multirescuer CPR
Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
Ready to Register?
Click the button below or or call (340) 692-4101 for more information.
The ACLS course is designed for healthcare professionals who manage cardiac arrest
and other cardiovascular emergencies. Participants will learn advanced skills in airway
management, ECG interpretation, pharmacology, and team dynamics during resuscitation.
This training builds on the foundation of Basic Life Support (BLS) and emphasizes
clinical decision-making and hands-on practice in simulated scenarios.
Training Schedule (Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
March 3rd
March 31st
April 28th
Who Should Attend:
Physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare providers involved in emergency
response or critical care.
Ready to Register?
Click the button below or or call (340) 692-4101 for more information.
The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first
aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and
effective manner. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association
Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Training Schedule (Thursdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
February 26th
March 12th
March 26th
April 9th
April 23rd
May 7th
May 21st
Who should take this course?
The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or
no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g.,
OSHA), or other requirements, or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency
in any setting.
What does this course teach?
First aid basics
Medical emergencies
Injury emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Preventing illness and injury
Adult CPR and AED use
Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies
Optional modules in Child CPR AED and Infant CPR
Ready to Register?
Click the button below or or call (340) 692-4101 for more information.
The PALS course focuses on the assessment and management of critically ill infants and children.
It covers pediatric emergencies such as respiratory distress, shock, and cardiac arrest,
using a systematic approach to pediatric assessment and treatment. Participants will
engage in interactive simulations to strengthen their clinical skills and teamwork.
Training Schedule (Thursdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
March 5th
April 2nd
April 30th
Who Should Attend:
Pediatricians, emergency physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who
care for children in emergency or intensive care settings.
Ready to Register?
Click the button below or or call (340) 692-4101 for more information.
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is the premier continuing education program
developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). Recognized
globally, PHTLS is the gold standard in prehospital trauma education, taught in over
80 countries.
2026 Classes Coming Soon
Course Objectives
The PHTLS course uses case studies, skills practice, and patient simulations to emphasize
the application of medical principles. It covers the appropriate treatment of multi-system
trauma patients and includes the following topics:
Step into a career that saves lives. The UVI MSC EMT Training Program offers a dynamic,
hands-on learning experience using state-of-the-art simulation technology. Designed
to prepare future emergency responders with real-world skills, this 12-week course
combines classroom instruction with immersive simulation-based education to build
confidence, competence, and readiness.
Your partner for research initiatives in biomedical and robotic technologies. Ideal
location for conferences, webinars, and workshops for medical associations and other
professional agencies.
Contact Us
RR1 #10000, Albert A. Sheen Campus, Kingshill, St. Croix, USVI 00850 Phone: (340) 692-4101 Email: msc@uvi.edu
