Simulation Learning Environment project
Laurea Atkinson works with two visiting Bairnsdale 2013 Year 4C students who had the opportunity to have a go in the Simulation Learning Environment.
The Simulation Learning Environment (SLE) project is funded by the HWA and is progressing forward at a robust pace, with further training and education days featuring SimMom held recently and Nhetsim (National Health Education and Training in Simulation) training in February 2013.
The training days have involved staff from Bairnsdale, Orbost and Omeo in the East Gippsland region. Key stakeholders in the region have been identified and the formation of an email group, East Gippsland Simulation Interest Group (EGSIG) has been launched to communicate the project updates.
The documents for the booking procedure and form are being finalised prior to the commencement of the education year. This will facilitate the bookings process and enable the equipment to be shared in the East Gippsland region.
To facilitate simulation education in the region, 35 scenarios have been purchased and this covers topics for Obstetric skills, Emergency-Respiratory and Cardiac patient cases and Trauma scenarios. The aim is to promote inter-professional training in the simulation learning environment throughout the year.
The new equipment funded by HWA has enabled the East Gippsland Regional Clinical School to purchase:
- SimMan 3G
- SimMom
- SimNewB
- ALS simulator
- Baby ALS simulator
- EZ-IO drill education kits
- C-MAC video laryngoscope
- Airway management trainers
- Vascular access Peter
- Vascular access Chester chest
- Adult intravenous training arms
- Adult basic life support
- Baby little Anne
The SLE project has been an exciting pathway for future education in East Gippsland and we look forward to the new year of Simulation education.
– By Laurea Atkinson, SLE Project Manager