Clinical Simulation Centre

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In-Situ Training

Our in-situ training occurs in acute and critical care setting within the hospital to augment the reality of the simulation training

3-D Simulation

3-D Simulation Techniques including Point of Care Ultrasound, Laparosocopic and endoscopic surgicial technology.

Hi-fidelity Manikins

Including neonatal, junior, and adult manikins inclusive of birthing models.

Education & Courses

Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal Course

Course Description

This fast-paced course, as mandated by the Heart & Stroke Foundation, allows the experienced BLS provider (those who are confident in their BLS skills through regular use in their work in the ED, CCU, ICU on code team, or paramedics and first responders) the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge through written and skills assessment in a concentrated program. Successful completion of this 2 hour 15 minute course (approximate time) allows students to renew their BLS course completion card.

BLS certification is valid for 1 year. Current fee: $60.00.

Please note that you are required to take the BLS Challenge Quiz via the Heart and Stroke Foundation Website as a prerequisite to the renewal course. H&S charge a fee of $10 for this item on their website

Upcoming courses: Fall dates coming soon

If you wish to contact someone concerning these sessions, please contact qcommunity.csc@gmail.com

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Programs

Target Group

The Heart and Stroke Foundation Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course is the required certification for anyone working in areas such as an emergency department, intensive care unit, or cardiac care unit.

A current Heart and Stroke BLS certification is a mandatory prerequisite for this course, as mandated by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. We offer Heart and Stroke BLS recertification courses prior to all ACLS and PALS courses, based on sufficient demand.

Course Content

The ACLS course covers the treatment of: acute coronary syndromes, stroke and TIA, tachycardia, bradycardia, and the cardiac arrest protocols for V-fib/V-tach, PEA, and asystole. This 1-day in person training also includes self directed content that must be completed in advance of the in person session in order to qualify for certification. These sessions are normally offered every spring and fall. The Queen's ACLS instructors are emergency medicine resident physicians, advanced care paramedics, and emergency or cardiac care nurses.

This course offers a unique opportunity to learn the techniques of ACLS in an outstanding simulation lab facility and from instructors who have tremendous experience providing advanced cardiac life support.

ACLS certification is valid for 2 years.

Upcoming courses: Fall dates coming soon

If you wish to contact someone concerning these sessions, please contact qcommunity.csc@gmail.com

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Programs

Course Description
This 2-day Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider course enables healthcare professionals to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to better recognize and treat critically ill infants and children. The course materials are scenario-based, and a team approach is used to teach emergency management of pediatric patients approaching or already in respiratory or cardiac arrest, from the early minutes through patient stabilization and/or the transport phases of a pediatric emergency, in or out of the hospital.

Target Group
The PALS course is designed for healthcare professionals who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies and for healthcare students seeking first-time or renewed PALS-training credentials.

The prerequisite for PALS is a current Heart and Stroke BLS for Healthcare Provider (C) card. We will run a 2.5 hour Heart and Stroke BLS recertification course prior to all ACLS and PALS courses.

PALS Course Content

Recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest
Systematic approach to pediatric assessment
Effective respiratory management
Validation of skills for one-person and two-person CPR and AED skills for infants and children
Defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion
Intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration
Effective resuscitation team dynamics

There is also a PALS recertification course offered on the first day.

PALS certification is valid for 2 years.

Upcoming courses: Fall dates coming soon

If you wish to contact someone concerning these sessions, please contact qcommunity.csc@gmail.com

Trauma Nursing Core Course

Target Group

The Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) is offered to Registered Nurses.

This 2-day course is designed by nurses for nurses. The intent of this course is to provide nurses with basic knowledge and a standardized approach for the care of trauma patients. It is intended to enhance cognitive skills, sharpen technical skills and provide a foundation for future learning. Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to perform rapid, initial assessment of the trauma patient. Participants will be able to identify injuries, institute appropriate life-saving interventions, assess patients’ responses to resuscitation and communicate with other team members.

Developed by

Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and National Emergency Nurses Affiliation (NENA)

Course Outline:Topics

Trauma, Initial Assessment · Airway and Ventilation · Shock · Brain and Cranial Trauma
Ocular, Maxillofacial and Neck Trauma Thoracic Trauma · Abdominal Trauma
Spinal Cord and Vertebral Column Trauma · Musculoskeletal Trauma
Surface and Burn Trauma · Special Populations: Pregnant
Pediatric and Older Adult Trauma · Disaster Management
Psychosocial Aspects of Trauma Care · Transition of Care for the Trauma Patient

Skills Station

Trauma Nursing Process · Airway Management
Spinal protection, Helmut Removal and Splinting Station
Chest Trauma Intervention

Prerequisites

This course is for Registered Nurses. It is recommended that the participants have at least 6 months of clinical nursing experience in an emergency care setting.

This course is limited to 18 participants. Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis.

The course includes a manual and all participants in this course will receive 17.65 Continuous Education Contact Hours (CECH)

Upcoming courses: Fall dates coming soon

Please email qcommunity.csc@gmail.com if you would like to be added to our contact list for upcoming sessions.

Undergraduate Medicine

Technical skills program, Communication Skills, Resuscitation Program (Learning Modules, Printable Quizzes)

Technical Skills Program

Please complete the following pre-seminar modules prior to each Simlab session:

Learning Modules:

Printable Quizzes:

Communication Skills

There has been a lot of research into the best way to deliver bad news and key concepts from patient and physician feedback have been developed.

Communication Skill Module

Additional Educational Modules

Please complete the following pre-seminar modules prior to each Simlab session:

Resuscitation Program

This link will take you to the Queen's University Clinical Simulation Centre's MEdTech Community.

From there you can access all the resources required for teaching within the Simulation Centre

Resuscitation Program

Postgraduate Medicine

Technical skills program, Resuscitation Program (Learning Modules, Printable Quizzes)

Technical Skills Program

Please complete the following pre-seminar modules prior to each Simlab session:

Learning Modules:

Printable Quizzes:

Resuscitation Program

This link will take you to the Queen's University Clinical Simulation Centre's MEdTech Community.

From there you can access all the resources required for teaching within the Simulation Centre

Resuscitation Program