About CELS
Center for Experiential Learning & Simulation (CELS)

CENTER FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND SIMULATION

CELS

CELS is comprised of The UF Health Shands Experiential Learning Center and the Anaclerio Learning and Assessment Center (ALAC). UF CELS focuses on task training and mannequin-based simulation as well as in situ simulation. The Anaclerio Learning and Assessment Center encompasses the standardized patient program. CSSALT focuses on innovation and development of new training modalities.

Hank Jr. - pediactric simulator

The Mission

The mission of the University of Florida Center for Experiential Learning and Simulation (UFCELS) is to deliver experiential training that develops and enhances healthcare students’ and professionals’ clinical expertise, competence, and teamwork skills to facilitate high-quality patient care, safety,  and advancements in the field.

The Vision

The University of Florida Center for Experiential Learning and Simulation aims to improve health care in Florida, our nation, and the world through excellence in health care simulation, integrating training, innovation, and discovery.

Watch this short video to learn more about the resources we offer at CELS!

Our Team

Meet all the people who make up the Center for Experiential Learning including staff for the Anaclerio Learning & Assessment Center and the Center for Safety, Simulation and Advanced Learning Technologies.


CELS blog

Look What We've Been Up To!

Check out our recent events and photos in our gallery!

tom lemaster giving a tour of cels