NEOAHEC provides simulation-based healthcare training in Eastern Oregon, where access to hands-on medical education is limited. Simulation allows learners to practice clinical skills and patient communication in realistic scenarios, helping providers prepare for high-risk, low-frequency situations.
Our Simulation Program
NEOAHEC owns two high-fidelity medical manikins—one pediatric and one adult—that can breathe, blink, speak, and display vital signs. We are planning to expand this program to include a maternal and newborn simulation system to strengthen local training for pregnancy and neonatal emergencies. All simulations are supported by trained staff, including a Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS).
Who We Serve
We provide simulation experiences for learners across the healthcare pathway, including:
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High school students through MedQuest and career exploration programs
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Nursing students at OHSU in La Grande
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Healthcare staff and residents at Grande Ronde Hospital
New partnerships are in the works to expand the use of these manikins to other partners.