Skill Lab
What is a Skill Lab ? Training Facilities for specific skill acquisition Simulated environment to mimic real life situations before one has to face them in reality A mock Clinical establishment with all real life equipment Actions can be observed by fellow students and assessed by tutors via closed AV systems Why do we need simulation based Learning? No need of training budding medical personnel on Humans “No Harm Done” Approach: Fault Forgiving environment Standardized and structured teaching under close observation Feedback and positive reinforcement based approach Anxiety and risk free environment Who needs to be trained? Medical students: graduates/post graduates/super and subspecialties Nursing students Paramedics What are the components of a skill lab ? Patient manikin which can simulate real patient problems and crisis situations Two way communication system
