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Jennifer McCarthy serves as the Director of Clinical Simulation and Associate Professor at the School of Health and Medical Sciences, Seton Hall University. With over 30 years of experience as a hospital-based paramedic in New Jersey, she specializes in designing and delivering simulation activities for graduate healthcare programs, integrating these into curricula to assess clinical competence and innovate healthcare delivery.
- Education:
- MAS (Master of Administration Science), Fairleigh Dickinson University
- NRP (Nationally Registered Paramedic), Union County College
- CHSE-A (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator – Advanced), Society for Simulation in Healthcare
Research and Professional Focus: McCarthy's work centers on healthcare simulation methodologies, clinical education innovation, and paramedic training. She leads strategic simulation integration across healthcare disciplines, emphasizing competence assessment and system transformation.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator – Advanced (CHSE-A), a credential held by fewer than 100 simulationists globally
- Top 17 People to Watch in Healthcare (201 Magazine, January 2015)
- EMS Career Lifetime Achievement Award (November 2015)
Leadership Roles: She holds significant positions with the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, including Vice Chair of the Credential Commission, voting member of the Meeting Oversight Commission (MOC), and accreditation site reviewer/team lead.
