University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre

The University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre (uOSSC) is a partnership between The Ottawa Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Our mission is to enhance quality patient-partnered care, interprofessional collaboration, system design, community engagement and scholarship through excellence in health-care simulation.

Much like flight simulators in the aviation industry, health-care professionals rely on patient simulators for realistic, hands-on training.

Simulation encompasses a wide range of tools, from anatomically accurate manikins to advanced, computer-driven manikins that breathe, speak, exhibit vital signs and respond to medications, fluids and chest compressions. These high-fidelity simulators replicate real-world clinical environments, including hospital wards, emergency departments, intensive care units and operating rooms.

Through this partnership, The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa deliver world-class care and uphold the highest standards of patient safety. By integrating cutting-edge simulation into education and research, they ensure health-care providers — such as physicians and nurses — are equipped with the skills and confidence to provide exceptional care.

For more information, please visit the University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre.

Last updated on: December 11th, 2025