Types of simulators

Written by Richard on . Posted in Development, Simulation Provider

Simulators are tools that can be utilised to deliver training to develop and improve learners’ skills, competence, and confidence. Simulators can range from part task trainers to full body manikins.

Part task trainers

Part task trainers are designed to replicate a part of the anatomy to teach and rehearse a specific skill or procedure.  Examples include airway management trainers, urinary catheter trainers, intravenous line placement limbs, central line placement torsos, spinal columns for spinal taps and epidural placement and birthing simulators.

Full body manikins

Full body manikins are designed to train multi-disciplinary clinical groups to work effectively as teams to diagnose and manage a case. This may include cardiac arrest, complicated births, and surgical complications. Mankins can simulate a range of actual symptoms and reactions depending on the model being used.