Clinical Skills and Simulation Center
The Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, is a specialized training center that provides high-quality educational and training programs in clinical skills and healthcare simulation. The Center offers a wide range of programs, courses, and workshops for students from different health colleges and disciplines, as well as graduates and healthcare professionals from various specialties. Our programs focus on developing professional competencies, strengthening clinical readiness, improving the quality of healthcare practice, and promoting patient safety. Through modern training approaches and advanced simulation environments that reflect real clinical practice, the Center supports excellence in health education and training while contributing to safer and higher-quality patient care.
Programs, Courses and Workshops
| Program Name | Organizing Body | Duration | Target Group | Program Type | Professional Affiliation / Partnerships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Research Methodology Workshop | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by workshop | Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students | Internal – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Enhancing Clinical Skills with Standardized Patients (SPs) Workshop | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by workshop | Students of the Health Colleges | Internal – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Peer-to-Peer Teaching Workshop – Basic Airway Management | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by workshop | Students of the Health Colleges | Internal – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Peer-to-Peer Teaching Workshop – Basic Suture Training | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by workshop | Students of the Health Colleges | Internal – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Interprofessional Education (IPE) Joint Program | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Students of All Health Colleges | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Clinical Reasoning and Medical Problem-Solving Workshop | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by workshop | Students of the Health Colleges | Internal – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Scientific Presentation and Research Poster Skills Workshop | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by workshop | Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students | Internal – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Basic Clinical Skills Program (Year 2) | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Second-Year Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Clinical Simulation Program (Year 3) | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Third-Year Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Advanced Clinical Skills Program (Year 4) | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Fourth-Year Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Emergency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anesthesia and General Medicine Skills Program (Year 5) | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Fifth-Year Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Internal Medicine, Patient Safety and Surgery Skills Program (Year 6) | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Sixth-Year Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Professional Clinical Practice Program (Internship Year) | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Interns | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Program | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Students of the Health Colleges | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Course | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Students of the Health Colleges and Interns | Internal – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Basic Life Support (BLS) Course | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Students of the Health Colleges and Interns | Internal – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Communication Skills Workshop | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by workshop | Students of the Health Colleges | Internal – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Communication Skills with Simulation Program – King Abdulaziz University Hospital Project | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Students of the Health Colleges | Internal – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center and King Abdulaziz University Hospital |
| Arterial Blood Sampling Workshop | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by workshop | Students of the Health Colleges and Interns | Internal – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Needle Stick Injury Prevention Simulation Workshop | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by workshop | Students of the Health Colleges and Healthcare Practitioners | Internal – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Professionalism and Ethics Course | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Students of the Health Colleges and Resident Physicians | Internal – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Fundamental Nursing Skills Simulation Program | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Nursing Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Advanced Nursing and Critical Care Skills Program | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Nursing Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Pharmacy Practice and Patient Communication Skills Simulation Program | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Pharmacy Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Clinical Pharmacy Simulation Program | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Pharmacy Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Preclinical Skills Program on Dental Simulators | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Dentistry Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Clinical Dental Skills Program | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Dentistry Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Clinical and Laboratory Skills Program for Applied Specialties (Laboratory, Radiology, Nutrition, Respiratory Therapy, Physiotherapy) | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Applied Medical Sciences Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Simulation Program for Applied Medical Specialties | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Applied Medical Sciences Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Simulation-Based Internship Preparation Program for All Health Colleges | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Interns from All Health Colleges | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| History Taking and Physical Examination Skills Program | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Per the approved examination schedule | Students of the Health Colleges | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Injection and Venipuncture Skills Workshop for Students | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by workshop | Students of the Health Colleges | Internal – Mandatory where the course requires it | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Patient Safety Course for Health Colleges Students | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Varies by program | Students of the Health Colleges | Internal – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Heartsaver First Aid, CPR and AED Course (American Heart Association) | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with community organizations | Varies by program | Members of the Public and Non-Clinical Staff | Internal and external – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center and the American Heart Association |
| Diabetes Awareness Workshops for Diabetic Patients (Diabetes Campaign) | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with community organizations | Varies by workshop | People Living with Diabetes and the Community | Internal and external – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center and Community Entities |
| Breast Cancer Early Detection Awareness Campaign | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with community organizations | Varies by program | Members of the Community | Internal and external – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center and Community Entities |
| International Day of Education Celebration Program | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with community organizations | Varies by program | Members of the Community | Internal and external – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center and Community Entities |
| Community-Oriented Support Programs for Departments and Colleges (Ophthalmology, Hospital Nursing Administration, Radiology) | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with community organizations | Varies by program | Departments, Colleges and the Community | Internal and external – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center and Community Entities |
| First Aid Program for Schools and Educational Institutions | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with community organizations | Varies by program | Teachers and School Administrators | Internal and external – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center and Community Entities |
| First Aid Program for Government and Corporate Staff | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with community organizations | Varies by program | Government and Corporate Employees | Internal and external – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center and Community Entities |
| Simulation-Based Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) Program | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Per the approved examination schedule | Students of the Health Colleges | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Year 2 End-of-Year Simulation-Based OSCE | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Per the approved examination schedule | Second-Year Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Year 3 End-of-Year Simulation-Based OSCE | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Per the approved examination schedule | Third-Year Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Year 4 End-of-Year Simulation-Based OSCE | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Per the approved examination schedule | Fourth-Year Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Year 5 End-of-Year Simulation-Based OSCE | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Per the approved examination schedule | Fifth-Year Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Year 6 End-of-Year Simulation-Based OSCE | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Per the approved examination schedule | Sixth-Year Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Internship Year Final Simulation-Based Clinical Assessment | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Per the approved examination schedule | Interns | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Simulation-Based Course Examinations Throughout the Year | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Per the approved examination schedule | Students of the Health Colleges | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Annual OSCE Examinations for Nursing Students | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Per the approved examination schedule | Nursing Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Annual OSCE/OSPE Examinations for Pharmacy Students | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Per the approved examination schedule | Pharmacy Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Annual Practical Skills Examinations for Dentistry Students | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Per the approved examination schedule | Dentistry Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Annual Practical Skills Examinations for Applied Medical Sciences Students | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Per the approved examination schedule | Applied Medical Sciences Students | Internal – Mandatory | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |
| Preparatory Mock OSCE Sessions | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges | Per the approved examination schedule | Students of the Health Colleges | Internal – Elective | Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, in collaboration with the health colleges |