Development of a simulation and skills centre in East Africa: a Rwandan-Canadian partnership

oleh: Patricia Livingston, Jonathan Bailey, Georges Ntakiyiruta, Christian Mukwesi, Sara Whynot, Peter Brindley

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: The Pan African Medical Journal 2014-04-01

Deskripsi

Simulation replicates clinical experiences without patient risk; it remains uncommon in lower-income countries. We outline the creation of Rwanda's first centre for simulation and skills training. We secured funding for renovations, equipment and staff; curricula were developed, tested, and refined; local clinicians were trained to teach. In 13 months the centre provided 2,377 learning-encounters and 822 hours of training to Rwandan health care professionals. Our strategy represents an adaptable model for simulation and skills centre development in low-resources settings.