About Us

The Saskatoon Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) is a leader in healthcare education, providing high-fidelity simulation training to enhance the skills of healthcare professionals and students. We are committed to improving patient safety and healthcare outcomes through innovative, evidence-based education.

State of the Art Facility
Our state-of-the-art facility delivers immersive simulation experiences that replicate real-world patient care, allowing healthcare professionals to practice critical skills, make clinical decisions, and improve outcomes in a safe and supportive environment.
Realistic Clinical Scenarios
SIMS immerses learners in dynamic, real-time medical scenarios that foster clinical judgment, procedural confidence, and collaborative teamwork—ensuring skills are tested and strengthened before they’re needed at the bedside.
Collaboration That Elevates Training
Through partnerships across academic, clinical, and allied health settings, we align our simulation programs with best practices to deliver high-quality, relevant training that leads to safer, more effective patient care.
Interdisciplinary Excellence
We foster interdisciplinary excellence by bringing together learners from medicine, nursing, paramedicine, and allied health to train as cohesive teams. Through realistic simulation, participants strengthen clinical skills while developing the communication, leadership, and teamwork essential for delivering safe, coordinated patient care.

What We've Accomplished in 2024

Here are just a few of our many accomplishments and achievements.
2000+

Satisfied Customers

We have had the privilege to meet and educate many dedicated and hardworking healthcare individuals throughtout Saskatchewan in 2024! Everyone from students, paramedics, nurses, physician, dentists and everyone in between!
99%

Customer Satisfaction

1000+

BLS Participants in 2024!

750+

ACLS participants in 2024!

380+

PALS Participants in 2024!

Our Team

Meet Our Team

SIMS is led by healthcare professionals, educators, and simulation experts dedicated to patient safety and excellence in medical education. With diverse clinical backgrounds, we provide hands-on, evidence-based training that enhances skills, confidence, and patient outcomes.

Jan Hiebert - Founder/CEO

ACLS/PALS/ACLS-EP/ITLS/BLS/EMR/DAC Instructor

Everett Kraushaar

Director- EMR/ITLS/BLS Instructor

Andrea Nadon

Executive Assistant & Special Projects Lead

Brenda Gitzel

Office Manager

Dr. Jason Baserman

Chief of Pediatric Education and Simulation - Pediatric Emergency Physician / PALS Instructor

Rod M- ACP

ACLS/PALS/BLS/ITLS Instructor

Kristy Waffle- RN

ACLS/PALS/BLS/TNCC Instructor

Kenton Klassen- Primary Care Paramedic/ Firefighter

BLS Instructor, Red Cross First Aid Instructor, EMR instructor

Mel Stoski- Primary Care Paramedic

BLS Instructor

Jason Shand- RN

ACLS/PALS/BLS/TNCC Instructor

Marla Meginbir- Critical Care Flight Nurse

ACLS/PALS Instructor

Pam Prosper- Pediatric Emergency Department RN

PALS Instructor, Pediatric Simulation Outreach Team

Melissa Sedgewick- PICU RN

PALS Instructor, Pediatric Simulation Outreach Team

Carla Roy- ACP

ACLS/PALS/ITLS/BLS/ACLS-EP/DAC Instructor

Shawn Silver- Medical Student and Critical Care Nurse

ACLS/PALS/BLS Instructor
Our Story

Look How Far We've Come

How we started

SIMS was born from a deeply personal and tragic experience—my mom passed away due to a preventable medical error. In my grief, I kept asking, “Why? How could this happen?” That relentless curiosity led to research, reflection, and even more questions. I discovered simulation as a powerful tool to improve patient safety and reduce harm. My mindset shifted from “Why did this happen?” to “What happened? Why? And how do we prevent it?” That’s when SIMS was born.

SIMS Grand Opening

On June 26, 2014 the Saskatoon Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) officially opened its doors! Many dignitaries and healthcare professionals from across the province gathered to celebrate the launch of Saskatchewan’s first private medical simulation centre.

Another step in the SIMS journey

SIMS expands into a larger simulation and training centre, featuring three simulation labs, and a dedicated classroom/training room, and multiple offices. This expansion is designed to accommodate the increasing demand for high-quality training and education.

SIMS moves office again...

In 2024, SIMS expanded into a 10,000-square-foot simulation and training center, providing a cutting-edge learning environment. The facility now includes four large classrooms, four simulation labs, a simulation apartment, and a training garage. These enhancements are designed to elevate the educational experience and provide learners with immersive, hands-on training opportunities.