Clinical Skills Development Service

#HcSimWeek: The success of EMAC

CSDS chatted with Doctor Kersi Taraporewalla about the inception and success of EMAC. Dr. Taraporewalla became an anaesthetist in 1985 and worked as an anaesthetist until two years ago. Dr. Taraporewalla is semi-retired and is currently working on...

#HcSimWeek: meet our research team!

Our researchers conduct high-quality research projects in collaboration with a wide range of university and industry partners, as well as clinical experts. We are proud to introduce our research team. Please meet Dr. Mia McLanders, Dr. Lisa Peberdy...

#HcSimWeek: meet our Sim Stars

Happy Sim Week! We will start Sim Week with a blog post that shines a spotlight on two invaluable members of our Simulation Team: Emma and Bill, both of whom bring unique backgrounds to their roles in CSDS. Bill Nancarrow CSDS Simulation Assistant...

What is Improvement Science?

In short, Improvement Science is a problem-solving approach centred on continuous inquiry and learning. CSDS’ Improvement Science course provides participants with practical skills to use in their workplace. These skills help to introduce...

Making Moulage with CSDS

Simulation has transformed practical learning in medical education. To create realistic effects for simulations the use of moulds is often required. This blog post discusses how CSDS Simulation Assistant Bill Nancarrow created a mould for a fully...

The art of fit testing

CSDS has offered fit testing since 2021 when we took on the responsibility of managing the Fit Testing Program for Metro North Health. Since then, CSDS has tested over 52 000 staff members. Each staff member has at least 2 fit tests which brings the...