University of New England

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OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Clinical Simulation Program

The Clinical Simulation Program, located on the Portland Campus, uses ‘high fidelity’ patient simulators and patient “actors” placed in realistic clinical settings to create a wide variety of learning opportunities.  Clinicians and health profession students become immersed in patient care scenarios in settings that mimic real life patient environments.  Clinical skills are safely practiced and mastered without putting patients at risk.

Guided by skilled instructors, students experience situations that are tailored to learning needs and are provided opportunities to experience difficult or rarely seen case presentations.  To further enhance learning, digital recordings of clinical simulations may be created and reviewed at the conclusion of each session.

UNE students use their time in the simulation theaters learning to recognize problems and increase critical thinking skills. They can practice a wide variety of assessment and communication skills. In addition, the high fidelity mannequins provide opportunities to practice performance of technical skills such as, inserting IV lines and nasogastric tubes, treating wounds, performing CPR or practicing catheterization.

The Clinical Simulation Program also provides customized training and education programs for health professionals. This program is unique among simulator training programs in northern New England because of the focus on an inter-professional approach to training and is an effective tool for building clinical care, team and critical thinking skills.  Students and faculty are able to focus not only on skill development but also on providing safe and compassionate care.

CSP provides a safe, non-threatening and friendly clinical learning environment where students and faculty experience support and are encouraged in their educational endeavors.