Patient Simulation Lab

User Groups

The possibilities are endless and limited only by time and the financial resources of the laboratory. As an example of potential trainees, the laboratory has already taught groups from cardiovascular research, otolaryngology, anesthesiology, nurse anesthesia, medical school, and OR nursing. Even high school science students are scheduled for courses within the lab. Most of these groups desire ongoing training and access to our facility, while a few might make a single annual visit. Those who are interested in utilizing the laboratory should call the Director to discuss the curriculum. The laboratory is designed for a maximum group size of 12, although special arrangements are made for larger groups. Alternatively, interactive sessions might be limited to 6 students. Full-scale simulation involves multiple groups or individuals who converge within the laboratory to manage a medical crisis at multiple levels.

Our current user groups are:

Anesthesiology Residents
Emergency Medicine
Pediatric Intensive Care
Critical Care Medicine
Medical Students II, III, IV
Nursing Staff Development
AirCare Nursing
Family Medicine
Radiology Nurses
Operating Room Nurses
Biomedical Engineering
Internal Medicine
Corporate Medical Device Manufactures (external groups)
Anesthesia Technician Training
Wellness and Prevention Students (High School)
Student Nurse Anesthetists
Special Operations Response Team (SORT)

chemical warfare training in PSL
Chemical Warfare Training

scrub nurses in PSL
Scrub Nurses

anesthesia staff using PSL
Anesthesia Staff

Quick Reference

Director: John Thomas, MD

336-718-8278

Assistant Director: Ashley Tonidandel, MD

336-718-8278

Founder: Michael Olympio, MD

336-716-4498

Coordinator: Ian Saunders

336-716-4498

Secretary: Peggy Rachels

336-716-7194

Location

Patient Simulation Laboratory

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Medical Center Blvd

Winston-Salem, NC 27157

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