Manikin-based simulation uses high fidelity simulators to create immersive scenarios. The patient simulators are designed to physiologically respond to treatment similar to what would occur in the real world. The manikins can be assessed, and the learner can initiate live situation medical interventions with a resultant response. The clinical scenarios are replicated in controlled environment for learning that mimics a patient care setting but does not put an actual patient at risk.
Each of four simulation rooms are flexible spaces that can be manipulated to incorporate a multitude of scenarios. The manikins can simulate authentic setting teaching environments that range from outpatient examination rooms to inpatient rooms in areas such as the emergency department, intensive care unit, labor and delivery suite, and the operating theatre. Simulated patients (SPs ) may also be incorporated to increase the realism of these environments.
All the simulations can be observed in real-time through the control room or reviewed using a web-based broadcast which can be live or delayed. Observation software is available for formative assesments of student performance via real-time and asynchronous feedback. We have large clinical skills spaces that can be used for various training programs or as lectures space. The center has multimedia classrooms for debriefing sessions. In addition, we have a dedicated space for Harvey, a cardiopulomonary patient simulator.