VASA - Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy

What VASA - Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy does

VASA – Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy operates a 31,500+ sq ft medical simulation training facility inside the Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (VIMS&RC) campus in Whitefield, Bengaluru. The center is organized into 10 specialized simulation zones (ICU/EMD, Apartment/Ambulance, Surgical Cut Suites, OBG/Neonatal, Operating Room Anaesthesiology, Diagnostic and Interventional USG, OSCE, Task Training, and Debriefing) with stated capacity to run 7 workshops in parallel. Its technology stack comprises high-fidelity patient simulators, surgical cut-suit moulage, CAE Vimedix ultrasound simulators paired with Microsoft HoloLens 2 augmented reality, Blue Phantom task trainers, and a simulation management platform; the center is co-located with VIDA, a 50,000 sq ft medical museum holding 3,432+ specimens.

VASA's product portfolio spans AHA-certified life support workshops (BLS, ACLS, PALS, First Aid), specialty simulation courses (POCUS with AR, TTE/TEE echocardiography, Advanced Trauma Care, Critical Care, Regional Anesthesia, OBG and Pediatric/Neonatal emergencies), OSCE competency assessments, educator/train-the-trainer programs, and customized institutional training. The center also hosts recurring large-scale events including the HPSN India conference, SIMULUS national conference, EM Karnataka, NAPEM, and Neo-Hemodynamics. Recognitions include AHA International Training Center status (via Dalvkot Utility Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.) and empanelment by NBEMS as a Skill Lab.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time per-workshop fees (INR 2,000–30,000 per participant) paid by individual healthcare professionals, medical undergraduates, hospital and institutional clients, corporate buyers, and the general public. Distribution mixes direct website enrollment, on-site front-office sales, institutional partnerships, and a channel relationship with EMRI Greenhealth Services for AHA-certified workshops. GTM combines event-driven demand generation (conferences and large drills such as the 4,300-participant Karnataka BLS-CPR program) with enterprise outreach to hospitals and corporate clients and direct-to-consumer self-serve registration. VASA operates as an unlisted, privately held unit within VIMS&RC with no disclosed external funding.

Name

VASA - Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy

Legal name

VASA - Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy

Website

https://vasa.ac.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VASA is a Bengaluru-based medical simulation academy within Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, operating a 31,500 sq ft facility with 10 zones, AR-integrated simulators, and AHA/NBEMS credentials to deliver certified life-support, specialty, and competency training to clinicians, students, hospitals, corporates, and the public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Simulation Training

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Simulation (Surgery, Nursing, EMT, Patient Interaction) (EDAFAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers (HLAFANAL), Safety, Compliance & Risk Training Simulations (EHS, OSHA, Hazard Response) (EDAFAJAD), Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

Keywords

• Medical simulation training
• Healthcare simulation
• Clinical skills workshops
• AHA certification programs
• Simulation-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore (Bengaluru)

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. AHA Certification Workshop Fees: VASA charges registration and training fees for American Heart Association-certified workshops including BLS, ACLS, PALS, and First Aid. Fees range from INR 2,000 to INR 14,999 per participant, with group discounts available.
2. Simulation-Based Training Workshop Fees: Participants pay fees to attend specialized simulation workshops such as BCLS, POCUS with AR, TTE/TEE, Critical Care, Trauma Care, Obstetric Emergencies, and Advanced Cardiac Emergency Management. Fees range from INR 2,200 to INR 30,000 per workshop.
3. Institutional and Corporate Training Programs: VASA provides customized simulation training programs for hospitals, corporate bodies, government institutions, and partner colleges, generating revenue through group training engagements and on-site programs.
4. Faculty Development and Assessment Services: Revenue is generated from simulation facilitator training, train-the-trainer programs, OSCE assessments, and competency evaluations for clinical staff and healthcare professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VASA operates a 31,500+ sq ft medical simulation training facility with 10 advanced simulation zones, delivering hands-on healthcare education using high-fidelity patient simulators, surgical cut-suits, and AR-enabled ultrasound simulators. It sells AHA-certified life support workshops (BLS, ACLS, PALS, First Aid), specialty simulation workshops (POCUS, TTE/TEE, trauma, critical care), competency assessments, educator training, and customized institutional programs to medical professionals, students, hospitals, corporates, and the general public.

Product overview

VASA (Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy) operates as South East Asia's largest multidisciplinary medical simulation center offering a comprehensive portfolio of simulation-based healthcare training programs and services. The center spans over 31,500–41,500 sqft with 10 advanced simulation zones (ICU/EMD, Apartment/Ambulance, Surgical Cut Suites, Obstetrics/Neonatal, OR Anaesthesiology, Diagnostic USG, Interventional USG, OSCE, Task Training, and Debriefing Zones) equipped with high-fidelity patient simulators, AR/VR technologies (Microsoft HoloLens, CAE Vimedix), and simulation management systems. Its core product portfolio includes AHA-certified life support workshops (BLS, ACLS, PALS, First Aid), specialty simulation workshops (POCUS with AR, TTE/TEE, Advanced Trauma, Critical Care, Regional Anesthesia, Cardiac Emergency Management), assessment and competency evaluation services (OSCE), educator training programs, academic research initiatives, and institutional/corporate training programs. The center also hosts annual conferences including HPSN India and SIMULUS, and has been recognized as an AHA International Training Center and NBEMS-empaneled Skill Lab.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Simulation Training Center South East Asia's largest multidisciplinary medical simulation centre spread over 31,500+ sq ft across 10 advanced simulation zones, providing simulation-based healthcare education and training using high-fidelity patient simulators.
• AHA HeartCode Basic Life Support (BLS) Workshop Half-day American Heart Association-certified workshop providing training in high-quality CPR and AED usage for adults, children, and infants, culminating in AHA BLS Provider certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Workshop Two-day AHA-certified workshop equipping healthcare professionals with advanced knowledge and hands-on experience to manage complex cardiovascular emergencies, covering rhythm recognition, pharmacology, team resuscitation, and post-cardiac arrest care.
• AHA HeartCode BLS & ACLS Combined Workshop Two-day intensive program combining AHA HeartCode BLS and ACLS training, providing comprehensive coverage from high-quality CPR to advanced cardiac arrest management, including ECG interpretation, airway management, and pharmacological interventions.
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Workshop AHA-certified workshop focused on advanced skills for pediatric emergencies, providing critical care training for infants and children covering pediatric assessment, resuscitation algorithms, and advanced airway management.
• AHA First-Aid Workshop One-day workshop covering essential first-aid interventions for injuries and illnesses, enabling participants to handle common medical emergencies including cuts, sprains, fractures, choking, and allergic reactions.
• Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop with Augmented Reality One-day intensive workshop using Microsoft HoloLens AR technology and CAE Vimedix ultrasound simulator for training in normal lung, basic lung pathologies, normal heart, basic cardiac pathologies, e-FAST protocols, and hemodynamic assessment.
• Advanced Cardiac Emergency Management Workshop Three-day simulation workshop covering recognition and management of life-threatening cardiac emergencies, airway management, wound care, vascular access, catheterization, and critical interventions across pre-hospital to hospital settings.
• Advanced Trauma Care Workshop Workshop covering ATLS, POCUS, and simulation-based training for optimal patient outcomes in trauma situations.
• Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) & Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Simulation Workshop Two-day workshop empowering clinicians with hands-on simulation using high-fidelity ultrasound simulators for expert decision-making in TTE and TEE procedures.
• Hemodynamic Assessment by Echocardiography Workshop Workshop using high-fidelity ultrasound simulation to enhance decision-making skills in echocardiography, covering case-based discussions, diagnostic approaches, and clinical management of cardiac patients.
• Critical Care Skills Simulation-based Workshop Workshop covering patient assessment, monitoring, respiratory support, hemodynamic monitoring, critical care procedures, and ethical/legal considerations using simulation-based learning.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Workshop Comprehensive one-day training program for medical undergraduates providing knowledge and practical skills to handle life-threatening cardiac emergencies effectively, covering CPR, AED usage, and choking relief.
• VASA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Three-day comprehensive simulation-based cardiac emergency workshop covering medical professional CPR, airway management, crisis management, ECG interpretation, defibrillation, and team-based resuscitation for healthcare professionals.
• Master Basic Cardiac Emergency Management Workshop Two-day workshop enabling nursing and paramedical students to recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use AED, and perform airway management, wound care, vascular access, and catheterization skills.
• First Aid and CPR Training for Common Folks Four-hour workshop providing immediate support skills for non-clinical personnel and the general public, covering first aid for chest pain, asthma, trauma injuries, burns, bleeding, fractures, and environmental emergencies.
• Obstetric Examination & Management of Obstetric Emergencies Workshop Workshop empowering healthcare providers to handle critical obstetric cases including pre-eclampsia and hemorrhage with confidence.
• Advanced Ultrasound Imaging in Gynecologic Emergencies Ultrasound simulation workshop empowering medical professionals with cutting-edge simulation for expert OBGYN training in gynecologic emergencies.
• Pediatric & Neonatal Advanced Life Support Skills Workshop Workshop offering hands-on training in PALS and NALS resuscitation, procedures, and teamwork for pediatric and neonatal emergencies.
• OSCE-Based Skill Assessment Workshop Workshop providing hands-on training in core clinical procedures through structured evaluation aligned with global healthcare standards.
• Simulation in Regional Anesthesia Workshop Workshop covering basic and advanced regional anesthesia techniques with high-fidelity simulation, including ultrasound-guided skills for medical professionals.
• Mastering POCUS for Trauma Management Workshop focused on ultrasound techniques for effective trauma management, enabling healthcare professionals to save lives confidently using POCUS at the bedside.
• Essential Skills in Critical Care One-day workshop covering CPR, airway management, and other life-saving skills for aspiring medical professionals in critical care settings.
• Formal Assessment and Competency Evaluation Services Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) for undergraduate and postgraduate candidates, simulation-based competency assessments for clinical staff, and structured debriefing and performance feedback sessions.
• Educator and Facilitator Training Simulation facilitator training, train-the-trainer programs in simulation methodology, debriefing skills workshops, and curriculum integration consultancy for healthcare educators.
• Hospital, Corporate, and Institution Training Programs Hospital staff upskilling, onboarding, clinical refresher programs, corporate CPR and emergency response training, simulation programs for partner colleges, and community-level emergency preparedness outreach.
• Academic and Clinical Research Initiatives Simulation-based research collaborations, curriculum development consultancy, pilot testing of new simulation scenarios, development of simulation-based learning outcomes data, and hosting of national and international simulation conferences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,300 participants trained in a single Karnataka-wide BLS-CPR event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025NBEMS empaneled VASA as a recognized Skill Lab authorized to provide Skill Lab Training for NBEMS trainees. This recognition establishes VASA as an official training partner for the national medical examinations body.
• Neo-GurukulmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Neo-Gurukul collaborated with VASA to host Neo-Hemodynamics 2025, India's first International Neonatal Hemodynamics Conference, bringing together global experts in neonatal care for workshops and conference sessions at VASA.
• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024IAP partnered with VIMS&RC and VASA for Karnataka's largest-ever BLS and CPR training program, reaching over 4,300 participants. IAP brought pediatric emergency medicine expertise and a national network of healthcare professionals.
• National Neonatology Forum (NNF)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024NNF joined the collaboration with VIMS&RC, IAP, and VASA for the Karnataka BLS-CPR training program, contributing neonatal resuscitation expertise and national professional network.
• CAE HealthcarecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023CAE Healthcare collaborated with VASA to organize HPSN India 2023, an international simulation conference. CAE Healthcare provided simulation technology, expertise, and faculty including Dr. Haru Okuda (CEO of CAMLS) and Jean Francois Ringeval (Clinical Educator at CAE Healthcare France) for the air crash disaster drill.
• EMRI Greenhealth ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMRI Greenhealth Services, an authorized International Training Center of the American Heart Association, co-conducts BLS, ACLS, PALS, and First Aid workshops at VASA's facility. EMRI provides AHA course materials, certification authority, and access to their healthcare professional network for workshop enrollment.
• Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (VIMS&RC)coreOthersVASA is an integral unit within VIMS&RC's campus in Whitefield, Bangalore. VIMS provides the academic institution, hospital infrastructure, faculty, and administrative support. VASA is affiliated with VIMS and is located inside the Vydehi campus.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Laerdal Medical: Norway-based Laerdal Medical is one of the world's largest medical simulation equipment and training providers, with its own SimCenter and extensive AHA-aligned courseware. Comparable to VASA in combining high-fidelity patient simulators, scenario-based curricula, and resuscitation training.
• Surgical Science: Sweden-based Surgical Science develops virtual reality simulation training for minimally invasive surgery, endovascular procedures, and OR teams. Overlaps with VASA's surgical cut-suit, interventional USG, and OR anaesthesiology zones, and targets the same medical education buyer.
• Limbs & Things: UK-based Limbs & Things manufactures task trainers and clinical skills simulators used in OBGYN, surgical, and procedural training — directly comparable to VASA's Task Training, OBG/Neonatal, and OSCE zones, with the same medical school and hospital buyers.
• Gaumard Scientific: Gaumard designs and manufactures high-fidelity patient simulators (Hal, SimMom, Victoria) used in nursing, emergency medicine, and OBGYN simulation centers. Its products power many of the simulators in facilities like VASA, and it sells curriculum and training services to academic medical centers globally.
• Kyoto Kagaku: Kyoto Kagaku produces medical simulation phantoms, ultrasound trainers, and anatomy models — closely aligned with VASA's Diagnostic USG, Interventional USG, and Anatomical Discovery (VIDA) offerings. Supplies hospitals and medical schools worldwide.
• Mentice: Mentice provides endovascular and interventional procedure simulation, including TEE/TTE training that maps directly to VASA's Hemodynamic Assessment by Echocardiography and Interventional USG simulation zones. Targets hospitals and cardiology fellows with high-fidelity procedural simulators.
• CAE Healthcare: CAE Healthcare is a global leader in healthcare simulation, providing patient simulators, simulation center design, and training programs. It is both a technology partner (CAE Vimedix, HPSN conference collaboration) and a direct competitor offering turnkey simulation training solutions to hospitals and academic centers worldwide.

Regional players

• MediSim: India-based MediSim operates medical simulation training programs for Indian medical colleges and clinicians, offering workshops and skills labs. Competes for the same Indian medical student and clinician market that VASA serves, but does not yet match VASA's scale, NBEMS empanelment, or AHA ITC status.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/vasaindia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vasaacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/vasa.ac.in

Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

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