The Clinical Skills Laboratory in the Department of Nursing Science recently received a multi-million rand upgrade.
The laboratory now boasts new simulation equipment and academic and clinical staff members have received training to maximise the use of the new simulation models.
The models allow students to practice on “lifelike” mannequins.
The simulators can produce heart and lung sounds and are able to cry, scream and moan.
This allows students to practice in a safe and controlled environment and helps to ensure that they are well prepared when they go into clinical practice.
Among other things students are able to practice urinary catheterisation, draining of gastric fluids, IV lines, injections and intubations.
Six staff members participated in the recent training session.
“We are proud of the staff of the Department of Nursing who are taking a lead in preparing themselves for quality teaching and learning of our undergraduate students on the Bellville campus. Lecturers are actively involved in teaching and very involved in Work Integrated Learning and the accompaniment of students in the skill laboratory,” said Prof Karien Jooste, Head of the Department.
