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A faculty instructor demonstrating patient intubation procedure using the high fidelity simulator, SimMan®, to a medical student Medical student providing ventilation to a patient simulator using a bag valve mask Using the Virtual IV Self-Directed Learning System, a medical student practices the psychomotor skills of performing intravenous catherization

Institute for Clinical Simulation and Patient Safety

Simulation Program

The Simulation Program encourages integration of high fidelity patient simulators with low fidelity trainers. SimMan® and SimBaby® are high tech robotic mannequins that simulate respiratory failure, myocardial infarction and other medical conditions. Harvey® the Cardiopulmonary Patient Simulator exhibits 30 different cardiac disease states. Task trainers for central line placement, arterial blood gas collection, and nasogastric tube placement are used in conjunction with high fidelity simulators to enhance scenarios. Ancillary medical equipment such as defibrillators, IV pumps, and anesthesia machines provide additional opportunities for learning during simulated patient encounters.

 

Learning sessions are generally conducted in small groups with one faculty instructor. Working individually or collaboratively, students learn to assess problems quickly, and develop and act on management plans. This type of environment allows for an intimate learning experience. Sessions may be videotaped for feedback following an encounter. Simulation sessions challenge students’ clinical and decision-making skills during realistic patient scenarios requiring rapid response.

 

The Simulation Program strives to promote student learning with patient safety foremost in mind.