Simulation Based Education

Simulation

Simulation is a technique that creates a situation or environment to allow persons to experience a representation of a real event for the purpose of practice, learning, evaluation, testing, or to gain understanding of systems or human actions.

In the School of Medicine, we use simulation to support students’ clinical learning by exposing them to realistic encounters in a simulated clinical environment and providing feedback on performance.

We use task trainers and manikins. Our manikin are full body simulators with electronics on board so that they can breath, talk and respond to treatments. Students can examine them and treat them with fluids, medications and perform procedures. These manikins come in a variety of types including babies, children, adults and pregnant mums. 

Communicating with patients is an essential skill for all doctors. We use simulated patients who play the part of a patient and can help students to practice a variety of communication skills such as active listening, asking questions, being empathetic.  These simulated patients are an important part of our education community. Many are real patients and come from all walks of life and are trained to give feedback and tips on being an effective communicator.

Simulation based education and Covid-19: