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The simulation suites at LSBU are cutting-edge spaces designed to replicate real hospital wards and provide an immersive learning environment where healthcare professionals can prepare for clinical placements and undertake skills practice in a safe, supportive setting. Our suites have the latest healthcare simulation technology to offer an outstanding educational experience. These flexible and immersive rooms support a wide range of clinical education scenarios. 

Our £2 million investment ensures that the Simulation Suites are equipped with sophisticated tools to support your research or practice needs. Please see below an extensive list of the equiptment available.

Patient Simulation 

• Full-Body Manikins: High-fidelity simulators that mimic human physiology (e.g., breathing, pulse, speech). 
• Rescue Manikins: Used for emergency response and trauma training. 
• Birthing Simulators: Replicate labour and delivery scenarios. 
• Pediatric & Neonatal Manikins: Tailored for child and infant care training. 

Task Trainers

• Airway Management Trainers: Practice intubation and ventilation techniques. 
• IV & Phlebotomy Arms: Simulate venipuncture and intravenous access. 
• Catheterization Models: For urinary and central venous catheter insertion. 
• Suturing & Wound Care Trainers: Allow practice of stitching and dressing wounds. 

Clinical Skills Equipment

• Vital Signs Monitors: Simulated devices for checking blood pressure, heart rate, etc. 
• Blood Glucose Testing Trainers: Used to teach diabetic care procedures. 
• Injection Pads & Models: For intramuscular and subcutaneous injection practice. 

Anatomy Models

• Organ Replicas: Heart, lungs, kidneys, etc., for anatomical education. 

• Skeletal Models: Full or partial skeletons for musculoskeletal training. 

• Joint & Limb Models: Useful for physiotherapy and orthopedic instruction. 

Digital & Virtual Simulation 

• Virtual Reality (VR) Platforms: Immersive training environments for procedures and diagnostics. 
• Augmented Reality (AR) Tools: Overlay digital information on physical models. 
• Simulation Software: Controls manikin responses and records learner performance. 

• Debriefing Systems: Audio-visual tools for reviewing simulation sessions. 

• Scenario Control Stations: Instructor interfaces to manage simulations. 

• Recording & Playback Equipment: For learner feedback and assessment. 

Furniture & Supporting Items

• Hospital Beds & Stretchers: Adjustable and realistic for patient handling. 
• Bedside Cabinets & Overbed Tables: For realism and equipment placement. 
• Crash Trolleys (Emergency Carts): Stocked with mock emergency supplies for resuscitation drills. 
• IV Poles & Pump Stands: For infusion simulation. 
• Headwalls: Simulated oxygen, suction, and electrical outlets. 
• Privacy Curtains & Room Dividers: Create realistic ward environments. 
• Medicine Trolleys: supporting realistic training in medication administration, emergency response, and ward-based care

LSBU’s Hospital Simulation Wards offer a practical and realistic setting where learners can bridge the gap between theory and practice. The space is ideally situated to enable clients to undertake skills practice in a modern hospital environment, as the wards enable healthcare professionals to safely gain hands-on experience and make mistakes without consequences. The facilities are managed by experienced technicians, who will be able to support you and answer any questions you have about the equipment.

Our facilities are uniquely positioned to support the healthcare sector's needs, thanks to strong partnerships with over 50 NHS organizations, including renowned institutions like Great Ormond Street Hospital, and are located in central London.

We have a trained group of technicians who will be available to answer any questions you might have about the space. However, it is also possible for you to use the space independently once you have undertaken introductory training on the equipment.

We have several hosptial simulation wards located across our Southwark and Croydon Campuses.

When enquiring, please specify which location you're interested in learning more about. 

All our facilities are available for external hire. For information, please email facilitieshire@lsbu.ac.uk.