Clinical Skills Training at the Simulation Center

Our Clinical Skills program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare healthcare professionals with hands-on practice in physical examinations, diagnostics and patient interactions through the Standardized Patient Program.

With our robust simulation program, learners gain proficiency from structured physical exam practices on everything from conflict escalation to advanced methods like PETA (Physical Exam Teaching Associates), ultrasound and more. This integration enhances clinical decision-making and bedside manner through realistic, supervised scenarios, ensuring trainees are well-equipped for real-world healthcare challenges.

Our Clinical Skills program proudly supports a wide array of educational partners, including:

• The University of South Carolina School of Medicine’s medical program
• Clemson’s School of Nursing
• USC’s Pharmacy program
• Greenville Technical College’s nursing program
• And many others

By collaborating with these institutions, we provide customized simulation experiences that align with their curricula, enabling students to gain hands-on, practical skills in a safe, supervised environment. This collaborative approach enriches learning and prepares students for successful healthcare careers.

For requests related to clinical skills, please contact our Clinical Skills staff to discuss specific needs. Our team is dedicated to customizing training experiences to align with your unique requirements, ensuring all necessary resources and support are provided to meet your educational goals.

This personalized approach helps maximize the value of each session within our simulation center.

Standardized Patient Program

Our Standardized Patient (SP) program provides a dynamic, interactive learning environment designed to engage participants in realistic patient encounters that enhance clinical skills and communication. Our carefully trained SPs facilitate interactive patient experiences, allowing learners to practice essential non-invasive procedural skills and perform physical exams in a safe, controlled setting.

By simulating diverse clinical scenarios, our SP program helps build confidence, empathy and diagnostic accuracy, ultimately preparing healthcare professionals for real-world patient interactions and fostering excellence in patient care.

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Simulation Technology

Our Simulation Center offers an extensive array of advanced simulation equipment and task trainers designed to create realistic clinical scenarios.

With a robust 3D printing initiative, we can also develop custom trainers tailored to meet unique clinical needs. This technology is supported by a skilled team of Simulation Specialists, who ensure these tools are effectively utilized to meet the demands of diverse training programs.

Their expertise allows us to deliver high-quality, hands-on learning experiences that prepare healthcare professionals for real-world challenges.

Our trainers utilize:

• Low Fidelity simulation
• High Fidelity simulation
• Standardized Patients
• Anatomy Lab
• Hybrid simulation
• AR/VR & High Tech

Prehospital education

The Prisma Health-Upstate Prehospital Education department delivers high-quality, affordable prehospital emergency care training across South Carolina’s Upstate region. In the state-of-the-art Prisma Health-Upstate Simulation Center, experienced faculty combine evidence-based instruction with hands-on simulation and field experiences to fully prepare students for emergency response roles.

Courses:

1. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course
   Covers essential skills, including oxygen therapy, airway management and bleeding control with an additional 24-hour EMS internship requirement.
2. Community Paramedic Course
   Expands paramedic skills for underserved communities, integrating public health and preventive care through virtual instruction and clinical internships.

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Willed Body Program

The Willed Body Program allows individuals to make an impactful contribution to healthcare education by donating their bodies for medical education. This invaluable gift supports hands-on learning for medical students and healthcare professionals, allowing them to gain deep insights into human anatomy within a respectful, structured environment.

The program adheres to rigorous standards, ensuring donors' wishes are honored with the utmost care and respect. With a dedicated team guiding families through each step, participants in this program help advance medical science and improve future patient care.

For more information contact Meshunda Vernon, our Willed Body Program/Anatomy Lab Coordinator, by email at Shun.Vernon@prismahealth.org  or by phone at 864-455-9884.