The Institute for Clinical Simulation and Patient Safety (ICS) is an educational facility with two components: a Simulation Center that uses inanimate, programmable simulators to imitate physiologic and clinical conditions and a Skills Center that uses Standardized Patients for both teaching and evaluation. The mission of the ICS is to facilitate the learning of clinical and procedural medicine for all practitioners while promoting patient safety.
Upcoming Events
Mon., 11.24 and Tues., 11.25.08
Advanced TRAUMA Life Support® (ATLS®) Program
Developed for doctors by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and its Committee on Trauma (COT), the ATLS® Program focuses on early care for trauma patients who present a wide range of complex problems. Learn More >>
News
Residents practice surgical skills in virtual reality
Students and residents now have two new video simulators on which to train and practice surgical techniques such as laparoscopy and endoscopy at the Institute for Clinical Simulation and Patient Safety at Temple's Health Sciences Center. Read more >>
Training eases end-of-life conversations with families
In an ongoing study, Amy Goldberg, MD, is testing the value of communications training for residents to improve their skills in talking with a family about the terminal prognosis of a family member. Read more >>
Students get real-world practice in new Temple simulation center
Temple nursing and medical students were put to the test when their patient, Steve Johnson, went into cardiac arrest. Could the "nurses" and "doctors" work well together? Would each person understand his or her role on the healthcare team? Read more >>
Program Highlights
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Clinical Simulation promotes decision-making skills during realistic patient scenarios.
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Standardized Patients teach students how to professionally relate to patients when carrying out physical examinations.
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Surgical Skills introduces the student to the needs of the surgical patient and surgical procedures.
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