Stroke Simulation Training – Basic Course
Nature of course: Open to internal & external attendees from Health Education South London
Course Director: Dr Jonathan Birns, Elderly Care Consultant
Outline:
Attendees will learn, practise and deliver clinical care in an environment that is close to real life using an interactive human patient simulator (a computer-controlled whole-body manikin which speaks, breathes and has audible heart and lung sounds).
Attendees will:
• learn to recognise and manage acute deterioration in a stroke patient, explore non-technical skills (NTS) and the human factors involved in patients’ safety.
• explore some of the core issues of non-technical skills (NTS).
• learn to review their working environment and human factors and their effects on patient safety.
Attendees:
This course is aimed at Band 5 stroke ward nurses and junior doctors (foundation trainees or core medical trainees).
There are 6 nurses and 6 doctors spaces on each course.
Dates & Fees:
Please contact the Simulation team for more information on dates & course fees.
