Centre of Excellence
Skills Lab
A state-of-the-art, centralized facility dedicated to medical simulation–based education, established in 2018 in accordance with National Medical Council recommendations.
Centre of Excellence in Medical Simulation
The Skills Lab functions as an inter-professional Centre of Excellence, leveraging advanced medical simulation to enhance the competence of healthcare professionals through education, evaluation, and innovation. By providing a safe, controlled, and realistic learning environment, the lab plays a vital role in improving patient safety and overall quality of clinical care.
The lab caters to simulation training needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students from medical, dental, and nursing colleges under the Sree Mookambika Institutes.
Advanced Simulation-Based Learning
High-fidelity medical simulators can be programmed to replicate a wide range of clinical conditions and respond appropriately to interventions and medications. Real-time monitors display vital parameters, enabling learners to assess patient progress as they would in real clinical settings.
This immersive approach allows learners to practice routine procedures as well as manage rare and life-threatening emergencies — without any risk to patients.
Flexible Simulation Environments
The simulation suite can be rapidly transformed into various clinical settings, ensuring comprehensive exposure across disciplines.
Emergency / Casualty Room
General Ward
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Maternity Unit
Operating Theatre
General Practice Environment
Training Programmes
First Aid & CPR Training — Students
Every year, over 150 MBBS, BDS, and MDS students receive structured training in First Aid and resuscitation through dedicated classes at the Skills Lab.
Non-AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) — Nurses
Regular BLS programmes are conducted for all nursing staff of SMIMS. Since the establishment of the Skills Lab, the majority of nurses have been trained and certified in CPR.