CHSE Study Guide 2026

The simulation operations specialist's main responsibilities are technical. They ensure the proper functioning of manikins, AV systems, and other equipment before, during, and after a simulation, allowing the educator (CHSE) to focus on facilitation and teaching. [6, 26]

The CHSE examination blueprint explicitly lists 'Advocate for simulation' as a key task within the Professional Values, Capabilities, and Leadership domain. This includes promoting simulation through faculty development, community outreach, and within the institutional structure to advance the field and improve healthcare outcomes.

The CHSE blueprint's domain of 'Professional Values and Capabilities' explicitly includes the adherence to ethical standards, such as the Healthcare Simulationist Code of Ethics, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth and lifelong learning.

A critical professional capability is integrating ethical principles into every phase of simulation. Designing a thorough prebriefing that explicitly addresses psychological safety, establishes a 'fiction contract,' and clarifies expectations around confidentiality demonstrates a proactive approach to upholding the values of mutual respect and non-maleficence (do no harm).

The purpose of moulage is to enhance realism and provide visual cues that are relevant to the learning objectives (e.g., appearance of the ulcer, signs of infection). It should be realistic enough to be believable but not so overly graphic or poorly applied that it distracts learners from the primary tasks of the scenario. The goal is to support learning, not to shock learners or create logistical problems. [3, 15, 16]