The Clinical Skills and Simulation Labs serve as a vital training hub for all healthcare science students, offering essential clinical skills development critical for their future practice. Located in the north and south wings of the HW Snyman Building, these state-of-the-art facilities replicate real-world clinical environments, allowing students to hone their skills under the expert guidance of experienced lecturers.
Located in the north and south wings of the HW Snyman Building, our Clinical Skills and Simulation Labs provide a cutting-edge environment for advanced medical skills training. We offer a wide range of resources, from basic task trainers to advanced simulators and specialized medical equipment, designed for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
State-of-the-art facilities: Our labs are equipped to support diverse learning needs and are a key hub for clinical skills instruction and assessments.
Interdisciplinary collaboration: We work closely with departments like Surgery, Family Medicine, Nursing, and Physiotherapy to ensure our training methods and equipment meet the highest standards.
Expert instructors: Learn from experienced lecturers and clinical instructors from leading private healthcare hospitals. They provide personalized feedback in small group settings, fostering an interactive and collaborative learning environment.
OSCE Venue: We are the preferred venue for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) across numerous specialties under the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
Innovative training tools: Our commitment to innovation includes developing realistic 3D-printed pathologies and pioneering initiatives like SimUPWars and in-house virtual reality (VR) training for procedures like ECG lead placement.
