Paramedic

This facility fully prepares Paramedic students for work in the field. Students will work in an ambulance fully-stocked with the same supplies and equipment as a standard ambulance in the field. A top-of-the-line 3G mannequin offers students real-feel experience controlled by instructors with an iPad. A drive-wise simulator allows students to practice driving emergency vehicles. The TV allows the instructor and students to watch and review simulated exercises in the PSW Apartment.

This lab is used primarily by the Personal Support Worker and the Paramedic students. Personal Support Worker students train in the simulation apartment by practicing safe lifting and client care. Paramedic student practice responding to emergency calls, communicating with caregivers and navigating their equipment in and out of small spaces. The lab is equipped with cameras and microphones to allow teachers and fellow students to observe and give feedback.

Student Application

The state-of-the-art simulation lab is used by students within various health care programs. Students use high-fidelity mannequins along with scenario-based learning, where they receive hands-on training in a simulated setting. Students learn and practice multiple skills and clinical situations developing critical thinking, confidence and competence for future clinical experiences. With the ability to videotape within the simulation lab, students are given the opportunity to debrief and reflect on their experiences, thereby, enriching their learning.