Abstract

Development of a clinical skills bus: making simulation mobile

Author(s): Professor Maggie Nicol,Angus Warren,Justin Connolly

The Clinical Skills Bus was developed in order to meet the needs of healthcare students in distributed two university campuses, and also when working in clinical placements that are often geographically distant from the Skills Centre. It was developed as part of the Centre for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL): Clinical and Communication Skills funded by HEFCE. This paper describes the various stages of development: choosing the vehicle and converter, writing the invitation to tender, design issues to consider and recruiting the driver/facilitator.