FAQ

I already have a computerized patient simulator at my facility. What advantage does SIAMEC offer?

- SIAMEC uses the most advanced computerized patient simulators (CPS) available.  CPSs alone are only one component to successful medical education.  SIAMEC provides expert facilitators with each lab in order to take full advantage to the benefits of CPSs.  This allows for an ideal opportunity to refine both procedural skills and team approach to patient care.  Most importantly, BOTH simulation and debriefing are of the utmost quality due to our skilled staff.

Linking scenario-based training and computerized patient simulators is a proven method to improving healthcare provider performance, particularly in high risk, low frequency events such as respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest.  The key to success with theses simulations is high quality facilitators.

How does SIAMEC provide its services?

- SIAMEC has developed a customized mobile simulation center that can be located on-site with any healthcare institution.  The mobile simulation center allows healthcare providers to utilize university level simulation labs with the assistance of a highly trained technical facilitator staff.

Why use SIAMEC when we can just buy the simulators on our own?

- A proper simulation lab requires four major components: design, considerable space, finance and a highly trained technical staff.  Coordinating these four components is an expensive and challenging endeavor.  SIAMEC delivers all these components in an easy, efficient and affordable manner.  SIAMEC is the low cost solution to health care needs by providing the highest quality service.

We are thinking of building our own simulation center, why should we contact SIAMEC?

- SIAMEC has consulted, designed, and developed several different stand alone and mobile simulation centers.  The goal is to maximize health care providers simulation training experience.  SIAMEC offers consulting services that minimize the learning curve and help an organization efficiently build and create a simulation training solution best suited for your needs. 

Can SIAMEC help us staff our simulation training center?  Can SIAMEC train our simulation staff?

- Absolutely!  SIAMEC has a large network of qualified simulation training instructors and operators.  SIAMEC offers various Facilitator Training courses throughout the year.  If you want to quickly identify a reliable and talented individual experienced to run a simulation training center- look no further.  SIAMEC will solve your staffing needs. 

How Much Does it Cost?
 
- SIAMEC services are billed on an hourly rate.  Fees are customized based on the services provided.  The goal is to provide superior service at an affordable rate.  SIAMEC is dedicated to being the low cost solution to your medical simulation needs.  Please contact us for more information and see how we can customize our services to fit your needs.