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32 GEORGIANVIEW 2024 PRINT EDITION NEW TECHNOLOGY "The new simulation space has profoundly enriched my learning experience by offering an immersive environment where I can apply theoretical knowledge in realistic scenarios," says Vibhu. "It bridges the gap between theory and practice, allowing me to develop critical thinking, decision-making and clinical skills in a safe and controlled setting. Through hands-on simulations, I have gained a deeper understanding of complex medical situations and how to act immediately when they arise in the real world." Health, Wellness and Sciences students can also access more than 10 renovated labs and learning spaces, as well as HAL S5301, the world's most advanced interdisciplinary patient simulator and the only one of its kind in Ontario higher education. HAL S5301 is wireless, programmable and runs on a rechargeable battery. It is proportional in size to an adult male, with lifelike skin features, moveable joints and anatomically accurate components. It can also produce pre-recorded speech phrases in any language. The patient simulator has a long list of capabilities, which also includes blinking, lifelike breathing, and bilateral palpable pulses, and it can even have blood drawn, fingerstick glucose testing done, and offer trauma scenarios like abdominal wounds and limb amputation. Students can access this technology as part of their hands-on learning experiences that will help them prepare for the workforce, as all the equipment in the learning spaces closely match what is used in local hospitals. "Working with the manikins in the simulation space has significantly bolstered my confidence," says Vibhu. "These lifelike models simulate patient scenarios with remarkable accuracy, providing invaluable opportunities to practise clinical procedures, communication skills and teamwork. Engaging with the manikins establishes confidence in my capabilities. This confidence translates into my interactions with real patients, ensuring I can deliver competent, safe, and compassionate care."