Simulation Centre - Skill Lab Updates

In accordance with MCI/NMC recommendations, the Skill Lab was established in the Institute in 2019. Hands-on workshops were organised for the students by Laerdal and the department of Physiology, followed by a skills training workshop for the faculty. Modules for use of different simulators were created by the Skill Lab committee members. Faculty and PG students were trained in various scenarios for skill development ad assessment on fill body mannequins and trauma mannequins. In the last couple of years, Covid-19 hampered all activities, and virtual sessions became the new teaching learning modality in the Lab. Following guidelines GOI and NMC to establish a Covid Skill Lab, the lab was readied for necessary training in this context. From implementation of comprehensive training of students, we focused on training the Health Care Workforce for Covid 19 preparedness. Workshops were organized to equip HCWs on donning and doffing of PPE, nasopharyngeal swab collection, oxygen therapy, endotracheal intubation, as well as preparation and care of Covid-19 patients requiring ventilation and physiotherapy.