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The facility itself is also multi-functional , allowing for a variety of complex scenarios touching on different subject areas . Examples include simulations such as student paramedics ‘ working ’ in simulated GP surgeries , or in a more traditional role in handing patients over to ward staff on arrival at a hospital , or occupational therapy teams working with patients in their home environment alongside other health and social care professionals .
Based in the University ’ s Darwin building in the centre of campus , the suites have also been fully kitted out with cameras , speakers and microphones , allowing lecturers to provide real-time feedback and instructions remotely from a control room in the building , as well as enabling the students to watch their performance back with feedback from academics .
Professor Naomi Shiner , Faculty Lead for Simulation in Keele ’ s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences , said : “ I am delighted by the space and opportunities we can now offer students to learn through using simulation . Simulation is beneficial in understanding your emotions , resultant actions and practising skills in a safe space .
“ The simulation centre will bring together many of our professional programmes to work interprofessionally , navigating scenarios as they will when in clinical practice . In addition , the high level of authenticity provided allows for a range of health and social care programmes to use the facilities for simulated placements . Ensuring students are prepared for working in teams or autonomously and , above all , able to provide a positive personcentred care experience .
“ The new Darwin building will also complement existing simulation facilities around campus and at our Clinical Education Centre at the Royal Stoke University Hospital site .”
The centre was supported with a generous gift in their will from Dr David Gibson OBE .