North Dakota Simulation, Teaching, and Research (STAR)

ND STAR is a hands-on simulation training facility for multidisciplinary health care providers. The state-of-the art simulation facility offers a clinical setting where health care professionals can actively apply their knowledge in simulation, observation, and debriefing of real-life patient scenarios, with the goal of improving patient safety and care.

The innovative facility is the only one of its kind in North Dakota and its mission is to use comprehensive resources in the use of interactive simulation in teaching, educating, and providing an arena for research in health care. The facility features:

1. Multiple high-tech manikins and computer technology to simulate real-life patients.
2. Collaborative learning in a realistic, clinical environment.
3. Innovative curriculum and training programs.
4. Facilitated debriefing on teamwork and performance assessment with video observation.

Watch a video about the simulation facility to learn more. Click here to tour the ND STAR Facility

Directions/Map: ND STAR entrance off of Clinical Education Center on University of North Dakota Campus