The Tasmanian Ambulance Service purchased state of the art patient simulators to train ambulance and other emergency services staff. These simulators are the most realistic method of medical training today. They can simulate almost any medical condition and can be treated with medication and physical treatment just as genuine patients can.
While the simulators on their own are an amazing training device, the Tasmanian Ambulance Service needed a way to closely monitor the performance of participants during training sessions.
KWMC developed the “Skills Monitoring” system to enable the recording, archival and playback of simulation, training and laboratory activities.
The MAIB Simulation and Skills Centre consists of 5 areas:
Accident Zone
In the Accident Zone, a car wreck is fitted out with simulation mannequins and audio visual monitoring and recording equipment in order to simulate a road trauma environment.
Ambulance
An Ambulance is fitted out with a simulation mannequin and audio visual monitoring and recording equipment in order to simulate the unique environment of in-transit medical treatment.
Trauma Room
The Trauma Room is fitted out with a simulation mannequin and audio visual monitoring and recording equipment in order to simulate a home / bedside environment.
Control Room
The Control Room acts as the “nerve centre” of the Simulation & Skills Centre and enables:
- Control over simulation mannequins
- Instruction of participants
- Control over cameras
- Recording of all audio visual and vital statistics of simulation mannequins
- Archival & playback of captured session.
Debriefing Area
The Debriefing Area can seat a small number of participants and is fitted out with audio visual equipment and controls enabling an instructor to lead a debriefing session. This session can involve playback of recorded footage or live view simulation.
The area is also equipped with audio visual monitoring and recording equipment to enable recording of debriefing sessions for training and assessment purposes.
The feedback from participants using the system has been extremely positive. Students and instructors alike have commented that:
- The environment is very realistic, making it easier to apply what is learned to real situations
- Skills are learned faster
- Rare medical conditions can be simulated regularly, so participants are prepared for them when they do occur
- Team building and training was improved though the use of the video debriefing session.
The system design could easily be adapted to suit any simulation laboratory requirements, including other training applications such as dental, mechanical, fire safety or food training.
The “Simulation Monitoring” system is also currently being used at the following training centres:
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