Labs and Simulation Spaces

Recognizing that healthcare-specific experiential learning transcends the bedside of a hospital/clinic environment, the CHSR has two apartment-styled spaces that afford learners the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills within a home-care setting. Learners can help simulated participants navigate their ADLs in the kitchen, living room, bathroom, and bedroom- to allow for a broader range of preparation within community/residential healthcare.

The Cardiovascular Technology lab allows students to practice clinical techniques using industry-standard equipment, software, and processes. Students learn how to connect Holter monitors, perform and evaluate ECGs, supervise exercise stress testing, and learn the basics of programming cardiac implantable devices, such as pacemakers. CVT grads are prepared for a variety of careers in hospitals, clinics, and industry!

The Clinical Skills Lab provides a realistic hospital style environment where students can learn and practice essential patient care skills. With multiple beds, medical equipment and hands-on learning stations, this space helps learners build confidence, teamwork and clinical readiness before entering real healthcare settings.

In the GE Revolution Dual energy CT room students and researchers use technology needed to simulate and perform real-world CT procedures including research. This area is used by Mohawk staff and students as well as external research professionals.

The Diagnostic Sonography Lab provides a realistic clinical environment where students can develop hands-on ultrasound skills. This space includes dedicated scanning bays and professional equipment, allowing learners to practice patient care, build confidence and prepare for real clinical placements.

The Centre for Healthcare Simulation and Research offers immersive spaces where students can learn and practice real world clinical skills. The area includes acute care rooms, apartment and clinic style environments, flexible VR and in-person simulation spaces, and dedicated debrief rooms. With high fidelity manikins and advanced audio visual recording, students can experience realistic scenarios, reflect on their performance and build confidence for practice.

The Library offers in-person research support, reservable study rooms and a quiet study pod for focused work. Students can borrow books, paperbacks and calculators, use any of the 18 computers available for study and coursework.

The Medical Imaging Suite gives students hands-on experience with the technology used every day in modern healthcare. This area includes multiple X-ray rooms and a CT scanner, allowing learners to practice real imaging techniques and build confidence in a safe, simulated clinical environment.

This is our Varian Acuity Simulator IX room, where students simulate real world practices in the area of radiation therapy.