Simulation services
East Kent Simulation provides high-fidelity, immersive simulation training for staff.
We train staff with a range of experience. This includes undergraduate medical students and up to consultants.
We provide training on a range of topics including:
trauma
ITU
anaesthetics
physiotherapy
medicine
surgery
paediatric care.
What is simulation in healthcare?
Simulation-based education (SBE) is a technique integrated into undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare curriculums.
Simulation aims to contextualise learning. It recreates familiar situations that learners might experience in their clinical practice.
Why does simulation benefit clinical practice?
Simulation allows people to learn in a safe and supportive environment. In this environment, it is okay to get something wrong.
It helps to improve technique through deliberate practice. Simulation provides exposure to new or rare clinical events in a risk-free environment.
Simulation facilities
We have one simulation area at William Harvey Hospital.
The facilities at this suite include:
a scenario room
control room
2 debrief rooms.
Participants are able to observe an ongoing simulation. The SMOTS cameras allow trainers to observe the simulation and provide comprehensive feedback.
We are able to simulate many clinical environments, including:
operating theatres
A&E resuscitation bays
clinical wards.
What is a Manikin?
A Manikin is a patient simulator. It replicates a real human body for clinical simulation training. We have different types of manikins that may be used.
The manikin may be a high-fidelity anaesthetic, obstetric, adult or paediatric manikin. In some cases, a live actor or low fidelity manikin may be used. This will depend on the scenario and course structure.
Training courses
We offer training courses to staff at EKHUFT and other health professionals via Health Education England.
Contact us
If you need to speak to the team you can contact us on ekh-tr.simulation@nhs.net.