Fleming College Hosts Mini Simulation User Network Event in Partnership with Laerdal Medical Canada
Peterborough, ON – (June 26, 2026) – Fleming College welcomed approximately 55 educators, health professionals, first responders, simulation specialists, and industry partners yesterday for the Mini Simulation User Network, known as Mini SUN.
Hosted in partnership with Laerdal Medical Canada, the event brought together professionals from across the health and community services sectors to explore the theme “Hybrid Realities: Blending People, Practice, and Technology in Modern Simulation.”
Fleming College was selected by Laerdal Medical Canada to host this year’s Mini SUN event, which focused on innovative approaches to simulation-based education and experiential learning. Attendees included a mix of leaders, educators, front-line staff, technologists, medical professionals, and first responders.
The day featured a keynote presentation from Fleming’s simulation team highlighting the College’s Simulated Participants program, followed by interactive breakout sessions on pre- and debriefing, 3D printing, moulage, and augmented and virtual reality modalities. Each attendee had the opportunity to take part in all four sessions throughout the day.
“Fleming College is proud to host Mini SUN in partnership with Laerdal Medical Canada and to welcome professionals who are helping shape the future of simulation-based education,” said Nick Stone, Associate Vice President, Health at Fleming College. “Events like this create valuable opportunities to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and explore new ways to prepare learners and professionals for the realities of today’s health and community services environments.”
The event created space for hands-on learning, practical skill-building, and collaboration across institutions and disciplines. It also highlighted the continued evolution of simulation through emerging technology, human-centred practice, and shared expertise.
“Bringing educators and professionals together for hands-on collaboration is one of the most effective ways to advance simulation-based education,” said Michael Bowman, Territory Manager with Laerdal Canada. “Laerdal is proud and excited to partner with Fleming College to create a space where ideas, experiences, and practical approaches can be shared to help improve outcomes across a wide range of healthcare and community settings.”
For Fleming, hosting Mini SUN reinforces the College’s leadership in simulation-based education and its commitment to innovation in health and community services programming. The event also provided an opportunity to strengthen sector partnerships and showcase the work of Fleming’s Simulation Centre.
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