The Center for Experiential and Applied Learning (CEAL) is part of the Advocate Health Simulation Enterprise, serving the southeast region.
Our Purpose
To provide impactful simulation experiences that drive safety, quality and innovation for all.
Our Commitments
- Promote Excellence in Learning - We will utilize simulation methodologies to enhance learner KSAs (knowledge, skills and attitudes).
- Ensure Patient Safety - We will support the elimination of preventable harm and optimize care delivery systems.
- Foster a Collaborative Environment - We will cultivate a culture of teamwork and transparent communication, empowering healthcare teams to collaborate effectively and improve patient care.
- Drive Innovation and Research - We will advance the field of healthcare simulation, education, and outcomes through pioneering research and innovation.
- Engage Communities - We will engage our communities using simulation to enhance community health, health literacy, and career pathways.
Programs and Services
CEAL’s Program for Medical Ultrasound teaches the art and science of ultrasound to physicians, sonographers, and other health professionals, since our institution helped develop the innovation of teaching ultrasound, in 1975. Our scanning laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art systems from leading manufacturers. Each course is enhanced with hands-on scanning sessions to reinforce the lectures and to help participants develop a strong and consistent scanning technique.
CEAL offers standardized/simulated patient education and assessment opportunities in a variety of events to enhance and evaluate patient care interactions.
- $24 per hour
- Paid training events
- Work your own hours
First-time faculty champion can schedule a meeting with a simulation team member by emailing ceal@wakehealth.edu. The CEAL team will coordinate schedules to arrange at least a few times for you to observe appropriate simulation activities. During this time, you should review the professional development educational resources.
Upon request, CEAL can create multi-modal educational content to support experiential learning across the health system. Available formats include high-definition digital video, 2D visual materials, learning assets tailored for independent online training, immersive virtual reality, and web broadcasts.
Past and ongoing projects include:
- Recorded demonstrations of ultrasound scanning techniques
- An interactive virtual tour of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center
- Study protocol videos for training use in multi-center studies
- Animated/Motion graphics for engaging training modules
The capacity to provide these services is dependent on project priorities. When production timeline is not feasible, support through idea development and production strategy is often available. Contact ceal@wakehealth.edu for requests.
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Latest Videos from CEAL
Labor and Delivery Challenges
Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s Center for Experiential and Applied Learning (CEAL) used innovative, hands-on training to equip staff on how to handle some of the toughest labor and delivery challenges. Peek behind the curtain to see our medical education at work.
Airway Manipulation COVID-19 Precautions
Douglas Ririe, MD, PhD, MHA demonstrates the use of a shield and tent method for protection during airway manipulation.