University of Otago Christchurch Simulation Centre (UOCSC)
The UOC Simulation Centre at 72 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch re-opened on Wednesday 1st February 2012.
Re-occupancy has been approved under a CCC issued Certificate for Public Use. There are strict rules attached which all users must adhere to and these will be advised upon orientation.
Please note everyone must sign in and out of the book in the front entrace foyer, now at ground level.
Despite some limitations of physical space and facilities we are confident we can function effectively for teaching purposes and welcome staff and students back to the Centre.
Outside of existing booking times please make telephone contact with the Centre to ensure we are open. Please contact us via email simcentre.uoc@otago.ac.nz or on (03) 364-3890 with any further queries.
The Centre
The UOC Simulation Centre has been developed as part of a Faculty of Medicine initiative to expand clinical skills programmes and facilities at all three campuses of the University of Otago, Division of Health Sciences. It is designed to develop, deliver and support simulation-based education covering a broad range of clinical and professional skills in the undergraduate medical programme (MBChB) and in other UOC courses. The Centre aims to be a place of high quality, safe and enjoyable student learning and to facilitate the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate learning.
Simulation is a field of education that is rapidly expanding within medical and other health professional programmes. The Centre aims to foster close relationships with our academic and clinical colleagues who convene and teach in the undergraduate medical programme and in other UOC courses.
We run a variety of educational and orientation sessions for those who wish to use the Centre and equipment and these are accompanied by electronic and paper-based educational resources.
Dependent on availability the Centre and its resources may also be able to be hired by users external to the University.
This website
This website has been created to provide easy access to information about the Simulation Centre, including the environment, personnel and equipment resources.
It also provides a clear explanation of the booking process and the costs to external users.
