In the field of veterinary education, the clinical simulation laboratory represents a major step forward toward more ethical, safe, and effective learning. Through the use of realistic simulators and mannequins, students can practice in a controlled environment, reducing risks for animals and stress for themselves, while progressively acquiring practical skills.
“Never for the first time on a live animal”
Following this principle, simulation allows students to face real-life situations only after adequate preparation. Clinical techniques can be repeated, corrected, and refined without consequences, thereby increasing operational safety. Moreover, simulation promotes active learning and clinical reasoning by providing realistic scenarios and objective assessment of skills through immediate feedback.
Our Skills Lab
Our Skills Lab is currently organized into three sections:
The current equipment of the CSLs is listed below, although the facilities are continuously evolving thanks to the dedication of the coordination and management team, supported by faculty and students.
Equipment
Access to the CSL
Courses and internships
Access to the CSL is currently limited to practical activities within curricular courses and internships. Booking is managed through a specific online form available on the departmental website.
During each session, the instructor records attendance on a paper register, along with the number of students and the type and number of tools used. Upon leaving the CSL, it is the instructor’s responsibility to ensure that the area is left in the same clean and orderly condition in which it was found. Any report, complaint, or request to the CSL organization team can be submitted through the same booking form.
Open access for students
The CSL is also available one afternoon per week for open access to individual students or groups, subject to room availability and capacity. Students book their session via the same departmental form and receive a confirmation email indicating the CSL opening time.
Requests for access outside scheduled hours may be considered but depend on the availability of a supervising faculty member, who assumes responsibility for student activities and proper use of the facilities.
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