Simulated training offered for healthcare providers

Simulation in Motion Montana (SIM-MT), St. Luke Community Healthcare and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) are teaming up to provide high-fidelity simulation training on Jan. 28 at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan.

SIM-MT’s mission is to improve team performance and patient outcomes through accessible, simulation-based education tailored to Montana’s unique needs. By delivering realistic medical scenarios using lifelike mannequins and interactive simulations, the organization helps prepare healthcare providers for high-impact, low-frequency medical events.

According to organizers, this kind of training reduces medical errors and enhances teamwork, and helps ensure that local providers are equipped to handle real-life emergencies with confidence and precision. 

"High-fidelity simulation is a game-changer for rural healthcare teams,” said Lee Roberts, SIM-MT Program Director. “It allows providers to practice critical skills in a safe, controlled environment, building the expertise and teamwork needed to save lives when it matters most. Events like this are not only an investment in our healthcare workers but also in the safety and well-being of the entire community." 

She adds that the  event reflects the shared commitment of SIM-MT and St. Luke Community Healthcare to providing the best possible training for healthcare professionals.

“Together, we are strengthening the healthcare network in the Mission Valley and ensuring that local providers have the tools and training they need to deliver exceptional care," says Roberts. 

For more information about this event, contact Roberts at lee@simmt.org or 406-579-6580.