--- title: CESI Connect description: Discover the pinnacle of world renowned healthcare training at the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation, CESI located in Hartford, Connecticut. image: https://crm.hhc-cesi.org/hubfs/Huddle.png --- [Skip to content](https://crm.hhc-cesi.org/blog#main-content) - [English](https://crm.hhc-cesi.org/blog) - [English - Germany](https://crm.hhc-cesi.org/en-de/blog) - [English - South Africa](https://crm.hhc-cesi.org/en-za/blog) - [English - United States](https://crm.hhc-cesi.org/en-us/blog) English [![New - Wide - Padded - White](https://crm.hhc-cesi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20-%20Wide%20-%20Padded%20-%20White.png?width=1016&height=187&name=New%20-%20Wide%20-%20Padded%20-%20White.png "New - Wide - Padded - White")](http://hhc-cesi.org) - [Contact Us](https://hartfordhealthcare.org/health-professionals/education/cesi/contact-us) # CESI Connect Discover the pinnacle of world renowned healthcare training at the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation, CESI located in Hartford, Connecticut. Unveiling tailored programs utilizing cutting-edge high fidelity simulators, alongside preclinical lab space catering to both training and biotech research. Dive into our specialized offerings, including military and police officer training in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC). Elevate your skills in an environment designed for excellence and innovation. Featured Insights for ## Simulation Centers - [FEATURED BLOG](https://crm.hhc-cesi.org/blog/becoming-icu-nurse) - Britta Raczkowski - March 2025 ## Supporting the Critical Training for Trauma Surgeons Have you ever watched medical dramas on primetime TV and wondered how trauma surgeons maintain their calm during those intense, life-or-death situations? When every second counts and precision is crucial, with lives hanging in the balance, how do they remain composed? Naturally, they train, practice, and refine their skills! 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