Services
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The following services are available to our external users:
Simulation Lab Program Hosting
The HSN Simulation Lab is available to host services at our centre located at the Health Sciences North Labelle Innovation and Learning Centre. External users are charged a fee to use the space, which is described in detail in our Fee Schedule which can be found in the Guidelines tab.
For more details on our facilities, see the Facilities tab. For more details on equipment available for use while at our centre, please see the Equipment tab. Further information can be found by emailing [email protected]. Please note that external users can book out 6 months, and are encouraged to book early given the busy calendar. If you need to book further out than 6 months due to a key strategic need that services Northern Ontario, please email [email protected].
Simulation Fundamental and Intermediate Simulation Courses
The HSN Simulation Lab will routinely host simulation courses that bolster skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating simulation-based education. More information on the courses can be found under the Courses tab. Specific times and sign-up instructions can be found on the HSN Simulation Lab Calendar. The courses are available to all Canadian-based healthcare professionals, with a content emphasis for Northern Ontario. Fees do apply, see course descriptions for details.
Private courses for groups can also be discussed based on group need and availability. The courses can be minorly modified to meet your groups learning needs. For more information on private courses, please email [email protected].
Course topics include:
- Simulation Fundamentals (exclusively in-person)
- Case Development (in-person and virtual options)
- Task Trainers (exclusively in-person)
- Manikin Operation (exclusively in-person)
- Debriefing (in-person and virtual options)
- Assessment and Evaluation (in-person and virtual options)
- Moulage Application (exclusively in-person)
Product Development
The HSN Simulation Lab can aid in the development of DIY products that can be shipped to your centre (rural/remote Canada-only), including the ones you see on the SPRUCE-RN website. This service is based on Simulation Technician availability and concurrent programs. An expected quote can be provided to you for free, that will include considerations for materials, labour, and shipping. More information on this program can be found in the Guidelines tab, or by emailing [email protected].
Examples of product development could include:
- Wound models
- Ultrasoundable IV insertion blocks
- IO insertion bone models
- Suture pads
- Lateral canthotomy task trainer
- Chest tube skills task trainer
- Cricothyrotomy task trainer
Consultation Service
The HSN Simulation Lab staff (Simulation Technicians, Simulation Educators, Simulation Lab Manager, Simulation Lab Medical Director) are available, at an hourly rate, for consultation services related to simulation-based education. Further information on roles, rates, and service can be found in the Fee Schedule found in the Guidelines tab.
In-situ Program (Sudbury area)
The HSN Simulation is available to healthcare and social services in the Greater Sudbury area to host programs at their centre. This comes with same fees associated with our on-site service as explained in our Fee Schedule present in our Guidelines tab. With the in-situ service we bring our equipment, relevant supplies, and technicians to you. This service can be excellent for systems-testing new processes, practicing emergency events, or training new staff. More information and booking can be found by emailing [email protected].
