Standardized Patient Encounters (Live Actor)
Specially trained actors portray the role of a patient with a specific medical condition. Students can practice performing a competent physical exam, taking a thorough medical history, charting the encounter, and building a rapport with patients.
Standardized Patient Encounters (Virtual)
Virtual patients seeking care will respond in real-time to the medical decisions made by the learner. Students can diagnose and treat patients using a 3D Oculus VR headset or access the 2-D cases on their personal computers remotely.
Electronic Manikins and Task Trainers
Hi-fidelity, computer-based electronic manikins are remotely controlled by an operator to test technical, diagnostic, and interprofessional team skills. Full and partial task trainers are designed for repetitive skills practice such as IV placement, intubation, and laparoscopy. The Cut-suit ™ is a complex task trainer at RVU that mimics actual abdominal surgery.
Ultrasound Machines
Ultrasound machines and bedside ultrasound units enable learners to practice diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical applications as they relate to imaging interventions.