BLS Booth at World Radiography Day

Date:  11 November 2025
Category: Community Engagement | Staff Awareness

The Integrated Clinical Simulation Centre (i‑CSC) participated in the World Radiography Day celebration by conducting a Basic Life Support (BLS) awareness and hands‑on training booth for staff and visitors. This engagement aimed to strengthen emergency preparedness among radiographers, clinical support teams, and the wider community who attended the event.

The booth focused on equipping participants with essential lifesaving skills through interactive demonstration and guided practice sessions. High‑fidelity adult and infant manikins were used to simulate realistic CPR and choking scenarios, enabling participants to practise proper techniques and receive immediate feedback.

Target Participants

• Radiographers and medical imaging staff
• HPUSM and hospital clinical personnel
• Non‑clinical staff involved in patient care pathways
• Community members who visited the World Radiography Day celebration

Key training components included:

• Early recognition of cardiac arrest
• Hands‑on practice of high‑quality adult and infant CPR
• Proper use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
• Choking management techniques (adult and infant)
• Importance of bystander intervention

Facilitators from i‑CSC provided structured coaching throughout the session, ensuring that all participants — regardless of clinical background — gained confidence in performing basic life‑saving skills. This activity complemented the objectives of World Radiography Day by promoting patient safety awareness and encouraging multidisciplinary readiness in emergency situations.

Through this BLS booth, i‑CSC continues to support hospital initiatives and community outreach by advocating for simulation‑based learning and improving public confidence in emergency responses.

Undergraduate Basic Surgical Skills Workshop

Date:  21 June 2025
Category: Training & Workshop Programmes | Undergraduate Education

The Integrated Clinical Simulation Centre (i‑CSC) conducted an Undergraduate Basic Surgical Skills Workshop designed to introduce medical students to essential hands‑on skills required in early clinical training. This workshop supports the PPSP undergraduate medical curriculum and provides structured exposure to fundamental surgical techniques in a safe, simulation‑based environment.

The session aimed to help students develop confidence, dexterity, and correct technique through guided practice using task trainers and instrument stations. Participants rotated through several skill stations under the supervision of the trained facilitators.

Key skills taught included:

• Proper handling and identification of basic surgical instruments
• Safe and correct needle handling
• Basic suturing techniques (simple interrupted, continuous sutures)
• Knot‑tying using hands and instruments
• Principles of incision and tissue handling

Students were also trained on ergonomics, instrument control, and safe procedural behaviour — crucial foundational skills before entering surgical postings or clinical rotations.

Throughout the workshop, facilitators provided real‑time feedback, coaching students on hand positioning, tension control, and suturing accuracy. The structured practice allowed students to repeat tasks until they achieved improvement and consistency.

This workshop highlights i‑CSC’s commitment to supporting undergraduate medical education through simulation‑based skill development, ensuring that students enter clinical environments with greater readiness and confidence.

BLS Booth at Program Pink October HPUSM

Target Population: Medical Staff, Non‑Medical Staff & Community Members

Date: 7 October 2025

The Integrated Clinical Simulation Centre (i‑CSC) participated in Program Pink October HPUSM by operating a Basic Life Support (BLS) training booth to promote essential lifesaving skills among HPUSM staff and the surrounding community. This initiative aligned with HPUSM’s focus on early emergency response, workplace readiness, and public health awareness.

Throughout the event, the i‑CSC team conducted hands‑on BLS demonstrations and practice sessions covering:

• High‑quality CPR for adults and infants
• Choking management techniques
• AED application and safety
• Early recognition of cardiac arrest

Participants were able to practise on high‑fidelity adult and infant manikins, enabling realistic feedback on compression depth, rate, and technique.

Participants Included:

• Medical staff (clinical departments)
• Non‑medical staff (administrative, support & allied services)
• Community members who visited the Pink October event

This inclusive approach ensured that both HPUSM personnel and members of the public gained exposure to essential emergency response skills, contributing to a safer workplace and a better‑prepared community.

The i‑CSC team provided structured guidance and real‑time coaching, reinforcing correct CPR mechanics and safe AED use. The engagement also strengthened awareness of the importance of immediate bystander intervention in life‑threatening situations.

By supporting Program Pink October, i‑CSC continues its commitment to simulation‑based outreach, public safety education, and the empowerment of individuals with practical, lifesaving knowledge.