Education

Bolton College of Medical Sciences

Bolton

Building Physics, Digital Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Design, Project & Fund Monitoring

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A unique facility featuring innovative simulation suites designed for aspiring clinical care professionals and NHS staff.

Bolton College of Medical Sciences (BCMS) represents a unique collaboration between the University of Bolton, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Bolton College and Bolton Council. The facility can accommodate up to 950 students simultaneously and cater to approximately 3,000 learners every year.

The centre not only provides training for aspiring clinical care professionals aged 16 and above, but also offers continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities for existing NHS staff. Dedicated classrooms within BCMS cater specifically to CPD training.

Featuring six simulation suites, each capable of hosting 30 students, BCMS will replicate various hospital ward settings using industry-grade equipment. In addition, a state-of-the-art 4D room will provide an immersive learning experience by simulating realistic scenarios such as a road traffic accident using projectors, sounds, lighting and smells.

Two ‘high-fidelity’ suites have been designed for controlled assessments of clinical practice, each equipped with advanced adult and infant mannequins programmed to create lifelike medical scenarios. One of these suites can transform into an operating theatre to accommodate a wide range of end-users. There is also a community simulation suite able to simulate non-hospital care settings, offering a home-like environment for clinicians to practice dealing with typical issues they may encounter.

The BCMS design team has collaborated extensively with senior clinicians from Bolton NHS Foundation Trust to make sure that the facility’s layout and equipment accurately replicate real-world scenarios, effectively preparing clinicians for their futures at work.