Hume Clinical Simulation Learning Centre Project
This project was possible due to funding made available by Health Workforce Australia.
Who we are
The Hume Clinical Simulation Learning Centre (CSLC) provides simulation education for healthcare professionals using world-leading resources like our Sim Man 3G and SimMom manikins. We provide a diverse range of simulation experiences. Our service enables healthcare professionals and students to improve and refine their clinical skills with the aim of enhancing clinical practice.
Our two centres are located at La Trobe University’s Shepparton and Albury-Wodonga campuses, under the umbrella of the La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS). At these centres we provide a variety of simulation education experiences, including clinical scenarios using high fidelity manikins and/or actors and skills training. We also provide a mobile service where simulation education is delivered in the workplace. Regardless of your health care setting or your discipline, we can work with you to develop a simulation education program to address the learning needs of your organisation.
What we do
We create simulated learning experiences for healthcare professionals and students at every level. Our safe, evidence-based environment supports participants to develop clinical and interpersonal skills. Our programs provide clinicians with the confidence and competence to work as effective team members within their healthcare team.
Our simulation programs include debriefing with fully trained staff.
How we do it
We will work with you to develop a program that meets your needs. We use high fidelity manikins to assist with but not restricted to:
• dealing with the deteriorating patient
• team based scenarios such as resuscitation.
The learning experience can be supported by the use of audio-visual recording which allows participants to review and reflect upon their practice. We also facilitate scenarios using actors as clients that will allow healthcare professionals to develop and enhance their interpersonal and interviewing skills. This may include:
• managing patients with aggression or dementia
• developing communication skills in dealing with difficult clients and difficult conversations with family
• practicing interview techniques
More examples of simulation include:
• Early recognition of the deteriorating patient
• Basic and advanced life support
• Recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis
• Anaesthetic emergencies
• Obstetric emergencies
• Effective communication with mental health consumers
• Interdisciplinary communication and teamwork
• Clinical skills development:
• Cannulation and venesection
• Male and female catheterisation,
• Central venous access devices (CVAD) e.g. PICC, portacath, central venous catheter and Hickman’s catheter care and access
• Tracheostomy care and suctioning
• Non-invasive positive pressure devices CPAP, BiPAP
• Stoma care
• Wound care.
Our objectives
• To increase access to high-quality simulation experiences for clinicians and students in the Hume region.
• To create a web-based asset register, incorporating a Simulation Learning Environment (SLE) training calendar, that is accessible to all healthcare professionals.
• To provide accessible, affordable, quality simulation education delivered in a safe learning environment.
• To establish a simulation-based education training network in the Hume region engaging all health disciplines from entry level to postgraduate, promoting ongoing skills development.
