mission

ESPA-Montréal is an NPO (not-for-profit organization), the result of a unique education-health-industry partnership aimed at achieving a better match between training and employment, notably through the use of innovative teaching methods and state-of-the-art simulation equipment.

Our aim is to make optimal use of high-fidelity clinical simulation (HFCS) in both initial and continuing training, in response to the evolving needs (both quantitative and qualitative) of the health and social services network, and more broadly in the human sciences.

We are members of Simulation Canada and INACSL (International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning). All our training courses are accredited by SOFEDUC (Société de formation et d’éducation continue).

Our values

Integrity
Transparency
Mutual respect
Professionalism
Liability
Results-oriented culture

Benefits of ESPA-Montréal services

Matching training to jobs

Clinical situations rarely seen in internships
Development of communication, leadership and teamwork skills
Targeting the most significant shortcomings identified by the OIIQ in entrance exams

Support and ongoing training for facilitators

Promoting best practices recommended by INACSL
Individual pedagogical support
Code of ethics to support the quality and ethical practice of simulation
5% increase in the use of simulation in initial and continuing training among ESPA members over the last two (2) years.

Innovation and customized development

Development of a service offering based on members’ needs
Services developed as pilot projects in collaboration with members
Linguistic, age and gender diversity of actors and simulator fleet

Synergy

Continuously revised scenarios (Bank of a hundred in French and English) by educational experts
Over 25,000 sessions carried out
Sharing facilities and equipment, human, educational and technological resources
Reinvest budget surpluses in innovative projects and state-of-the-art equipment

Mission