Simulation Program

Medical Simulation bridges the gap between the classroom and clinical environment to practice and develop clinical skills without any fear of harm to patients. Simulation increases retention and accuracy, allows repetition, and can be tailored to individuals. Our simulation-based medical education software captures video to highlight specific components of the simulation scenario based on the learning objectives designed into the session. This software enhances the debriefing sessions and enables us to capture data for improvement analysis and research. Learners will advance and improve their knowledge base and hone communication skills to work as an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care.

Our vast scenario library offers a wide range of curriculum from communication simulations with patient actors (standardized patients) to acute care situations using our high fidelity manikins. We are focused on improving communication, teamwork, workflow, and safety. Some examples are code competencies, lipid rescue, environmental cleanup of the OR, difficult conversations, food and nutrition communication, ECMO, pediatric traumas, sepsis, and various OB scenarios. Simulations can also be custom made according to specific learning objectives using our simple planning form.

If you can’t come to us, we can bring simulations to you with our mobile simulation program!

• To schedule a simulation, please call or email Robert Craig at (860) 714-7232 or rcraig@trinityhealthofne.org.
• Ready to plan a simulation? Fill out our simulation planning form.

Ultrasound and Imaging Education

• SonoSim: An integrated ultrasound training solution that offers engaging didactic courses, hands-on training, and knowledge assessment. Improve your ability to scan and recognize real patient pathology in a risk-free setting using the SonoSimulator. (CME credit is available with designated modules)
• Sonosite X-Porte Ultrasound System: Can be used in conjunction with our realistic hands-on training models or standardized patients.
• Heartworks Dual Simulator: The complete simulation solution for Transesophageal (TEE) and Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) in one single dual purpose manikin.
• Echopixel: Renders patient-specific anatomy in an intuitive, interactive virtual reality format, leading directly to increased clinical knowledge, faster operations, and better care. True 3D, from EchoPixel, is an advanced medical visualization software solution. It offers clinicians an unprecedented opportunity to view and interact with patient tissues and organs in a truly 3D form, as if they were real physical objects.

Procedural Training Room

The Procedural Training Room has an array of trainers that can simulate a wide variety of medical procedures and situations allowing students and veteran practitioners to master new medical equipment and technology on simulated patients before using it on live patients as well as receiving feedback from the manikin/patient, thereby improving the culture of patient safety throughout the hospital.

Available Trainers

Nursing Skills Lab

The Nursing Skills Lab includes two patient bays with Laerdal ALS Manikins, Pxis MedStation, IV Pumps, and all the necessary equipment to train new and seasoned nurses on a multitude of skills. Teamwork, communication, work-flow, and patient safety are a constant theme. This space shares the same video capability as the Simulation Studio.