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Monash Children's Hospital · Clayton, VIC

Excellence through simulation, for every child

Improving the care of children and their families through skills training, simulation-based health professional education and research.

A collaboration between Monash Children's Hospital and Monash University.

Simulation ward
6000+ participants trained
since May 2017
Level 5 · Ward Environment

ABOUT US

A place to practise, reflect and grow

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Monash Children's Simulation delivers quality simulation-based education to paediatric healthcare professionals and Monash University undergraduate students. It also has a significant role in Global Health with virtual innovative surgical projects such as the Pacific Island Virtual Online Training in Surgery (PIVOTS).

The surgical simulation centre includes a fully functional operating theatre and a simulated paediatric clinical area for immersive simulation. Since opening in May 2017, more than 600 courses have been delivered to 6000 participants.

MCS operates in the Monash Children's Hospital simulation education precinct, established with the support of Monash University, with strong links to the highly regarded centre of Monash Simulation.

OUR COURSES

Hands-on learning, expertly guided

Online · 6 weeks

MOST Core — Simulation-Based Laparoscopy

Run by Prof. Ram Nataraja, this online short course helps junior doctors build core surgical knowledge and skills.

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2-day course

Paediatric Basic Course

Stabilisation, advanced resuscitation and intensive care management of critically ill and injured children.

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Workshop

ONE-SIM

A combined obstetric and neonatal simulation workshop for doctors, midwives and nurses to practise technical and teamwork skills.

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See all courses, including Monash Health staff courses

FACILITIES FOR HIRE

Host your courses, workshops and productions

Five purpose-built environments across Levels 3 and 5 — from a 20-screen seminar room to a fully functional operating theatre.

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“The most useful part was the tailored feedback to each individual and the laparoscopic skill webinars in real time.”

MOST Core Course

2020 Participant

“I enjoyed this Point of Return workshop. It was informative, engaging and fun as well.”

Point of Return Workshop

2020 Online Participant

“Everything went really smoothly and the use of the space worked perfectly.”

Centre Hire

2021 External Hire