CLINICAL SKILLS UNIT

CLINICAL SKILLS UNIT

Skills Taught

• Arterial Blood Gases
• Breast Examination
• Cannulation
• Catheterisation
• Gynaecological Examination
• Heart and Lung Sounds
• Knee Aspiration
• Prostate Examination
• Rectal Examination
• Shoulder Injection
• Spinal Injection
• Suturing
• Venipuncture

 

Arterial Blood Gases
We have available 3 models designed for training in the drawing of arterial blood samples for monitoring blood gases. The model includes: a pulse bulb providing realistic arterial pressure, has a flexible wrist, allows fluid to be infused, includes deltoid injection pad for practicing intramuscular injections, and allows practice in both radial and brachial sites.

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Breast Examination
We have available two different types of models for developing skills in breast examination.
The diagnostic breast examination kit includes a life sized breast in a holder. The breast contains a simulated carcinoma, fibroadenaoma and benign cyst for aspiration.
The strap on breasts are ideal for teaching breast and axillae examination and includes the lower neck, clavicle, both axillae and breasts with some normal and some abnormal nodes present.

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Cannulation
Multidisciplinary sessions are held regularly covering all aspects of cannulation with hands on practice available on Cannulating Arms.
Please note, Nursing Staff must have Clinical Charge Nurse sign off prior to attending these sessions.

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Catheterisation
We have available simulators for students to practice urinary catheterisation with 6 male and 6 female models.

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Gynaecological Examination
We have available 3 Gynaecological Simulators to teach the processes and skills needed to perform the following:

• Bimanual pelvic examination, including palpation of the normal and abnormal uterus
• Vaginal speculum examination
• Visual recognition of normal and abnormal cervical disorders
• Uterine sounding
• IUD insertion and removal
• Diaphragm sizing and fitting

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Heart and Lung Sounds
The instructor selects from a menu of heart and lung conditions by wireless remote control

• The manikin presents itself as a real patient without visible auscultation sites.
• The student must palpate to identify correct auscultation locations and will hear different heart and lung sounds as the smartscope is moved to different locations on the manikin.
• A diagnosis of condition selected by the instructor can be made by comparing the variations in sounds occurring at different sites.
• Lung sounds can be detected on posterior surface and students can practice auscultation at seven anterior heart sites, heart sounds for each condition will change as the student moves from site to site.

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Knee Aspiration
Three models are available for the practice of aspiration in realistic conditions. The anatomy of the knee is comprehensive and includes the femur, tibia, collateral ligaments, cruciates, patella ligaments, fat pad, menisci and synovial sac charged with aspirant. The appearance is extremely lifelike with the surface of the skin allowing for repeated needle insertion.

 

 

 

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Prostate Examination
We have 3 Diagnostic Prostate Trainers available to assist students in learning to palpate the prostate gland. The models will assist the student to learn the basics of the rectal examination as well as distinguish between the "feel" of the normal prostate, i.e. benign, enlarged, as well as various grades of prostatic malignancies.

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Rectal Examination
We have 3 models available that have been designed for staff performing rectal examination and include 6 interchangeable types of stool. Thirteen laminated photographs of differing bowel conditions are also included for visual reference.

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Shoulder Injection
Training sessions are available on soft tissue joint injection for the treatment of injury and arthritis. Students are able to identify the sub-acromial space, the acromioclavicular joint, the tendon sheath of the long head of the biceps and the glenoid fossa from the anterior and posterior aspect, as well as to practice joint injection into this area.

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Spinal Injection
We have available two spinal simulators which allow demonstration and practice of spinal injection techniques:

• Spinal Anaesthesia
• Spinal tap
• Lumbar Sympathetic Block
• Caudal analgesia
• Sacral nerve block
• Epidural analgesia

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Suturing
Multidisciplinary sessions are held for staff to learn suturing techniques with 9 suture practice arms available.

 

 

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Venipuncture
We have available 9 venipuncture trainers which permit the injection of fluids and the drawing of blood and enable the user to improve competency and technique by progressing from easier larger veins to the more difficult smaller veins.
A 'pop' is felt as the needle enters the vein, followed by a realistic flashback of simulated blood confirming the proper needle placement

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