(openPR) - (Grand Rapids, MI, December 20, 2010) – The Physician Assistant Studies program at Grand Valley State University (GVSU), has selected Education Management Solutions’ (EMS) simulation software to manage their state-of-the-art simulation center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

EMS’ simulation application will provide a range of benefits to streamline and enhance GVSU’s simulation training program from participant, room, and equipment scheduling, to automated notifications of scheduled sessions and lab inventory management. Automated skills evaluation, scoring, and the ability to generate longitudinal reports are seen by faculty as key advantages provided by EMS’ software.

GVSU has one of the fastest growing health professions’ programs in Michigan (physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiologic & imaging sciences, clinical lab sciences, speech & language pathology, occupational safety & health, therapeutic recreation, and nursing), as well as the highest rank in exam pass rates among its health professional students High credentialing passing rates set standards of excellence that GVSU looks to maintain and exceed.

“We believe that EMS' simulation management software will enhance GVSU’s excellent education by keeping pace with the latest technological advancements in medical simulation and move its health professions education to even higher levels,” said Wallace Boeve, Associate Professor & Director, GVSU PA Department.

About Education Management Solutions, Inc. (EMS) www.EMS-works.com
Medical, nursing, and allied health schools, counseling programs, and hospitals use EMS’ Arcadia suite of products to more efficiently manage clinical simulation centers, effectively evaluate learner performance, and digitally document simulated events. As the leader in simulation management technology since its founding in 1994, EMS offers complete turnkey solutions that include integrated software and hardware, design and planning, engineering, configuration, and installation through training and support.

Education Management Solutions, Inc.
Oaklands Corporate Center
440 Creamery Way, Suite 100
Exton, PA 19341

Contact: Dushy Edrisinghe
610-701-7002 x 218
Dushy.Edrisinghe@EMS-works.com