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AIMST Clinical Skills Centre (CSC)

The AIMST Clinical Skills Centre was established, as an avenue for Medical Students to use Mannequins and Human Simulators, to acquire Supervised Clinical Skills Training and practice procedures necessary for clinical competency.

The Spiral Clinical Skills Training starts from the 1st year of the Medical Curriculum with Basic Life Support (BLS) skills followed by training in Clinical Skills and Procedures of Organ-Based Systems (Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Endocrine, Re[productive and Central Nervous System) using low fidelity mannequins.

High fidelity METI mannequins, such as iSTAN, ECS (Emergency Care Simulator) and HPS (Human Patient Simulator), are used for training during the 2nd to the 5th year in Acute Emergency and Chronic Scenarios.

OBJECTIVES

  • To enhance the competency of students in clinical skills and procedures prior to Ward Clinical postings
  • To standardize clinical Skills and procedures comparable with that of practiced internationally
  • To encourage students to develop a habit of continuous self-learning
  • To motivate students to develop a searching mind-set in order to acquire more knowledge about the skills
  • To instill self confidence in the students in performing clinical skills and procedures on real patients
BENEFITS

  • To enhance the competency of students in clinical skills and procedures prior to Ward Clinical postings
  • To standardize clinical Skills and procedures comparable with that of practiced internationally
  • To encourage students to develop a habit of continuous self-learning
  • To motivate students to develop a searching mind-set in order to acquire more knowledge about the skills
  • To instill self confidence in the students in performing clinical skills and procedures on real patients

STAFF

ACADEMIC STAFF

Dr. Dharma Raj Tanimale,
Director Clinical Skills Centre,
Faculty of Medicine,
AIMST University


Dr. Pandian,
Lecturer,
Clinical Skills Centre,
Faculty of Medicine,
AIMST University


Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Asem,
Clinical Skills Centre,
Faculty of Medicine,
AIMST University


Dr. Parthiban Arumugam,
Clinical Tutor,
Clinical Skills Centre,
Faculty of Medicine,
AIMST University


Dr. Sivasaktiy Munusamy,
Clinical Tutor,
Clinical Skills Centre,
Faculty of Medicine,
AIMST University

SUPPORTING CSC STAFF

Ms. Chan Yoke Kit
Nurse Educator/ AHA Training Coordinator,
Clinical Skills Centre,
Faculty of Medicine,
AIMST University


Sr.Rajeshvary Muniandy
Lab Assistant,
Clinical Skills Centre,
Faculty of Medicine,
AIMST University


Mr. Subramaniam Tata
Lab Assistant,
Clinical Skills Centre,
Faculty of Medicine,
AIMST University


Mr. Kavirasan A/L Mohan,
Lab Assistant,
Clinical Skills Centre,
Faculty of Medicine,
AIMST University

CSC TEACHING PROGRAMME

MBBS
SKILLS OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM (Animated beating heart)

  • Physical examination of the Precordium
  • Auscultation of Normal and Abnormal Heart sounds
  • Recording and Interpretation of Electrocardiogram
  • Calculation of Cardiothoracic ratio
  • Interpretation of normal chest X – ray
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
SKILLS IN RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

  • Physical examination of the Chest
  • Listening to Normal and abnormal breath sounds
  • Measurement and physiological interpretation of respiratory parameter using Spirometer and peak flow meter
  • Interpretation of normal and abnormal Chest X – ray
  • Airway Management
  • Technique for using of inhalers and Nebulizer
SKILLS IN GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM

  • Physical examination of the Abdomen
  • Listening to Normal and abnormal bowel sounds
  • Interpretation of plain X-ray, Barium contrast study and CT scan of Abdomen
  • Rectal examination
  • Nasogastric tube insertion
SKILLS IN CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

  • Examination of the Sensory, Motor system and Higher functions of brain
  • Clinical examination of the cranial nerves
  • Fundoscopy
  • Performing a Lumbar puncture
SKILLS IN GENITOURINARY SYSTEM

  • Male and female Urinary bladder catheterization
  • Prostate gland examination
  • Interpretation of the plain X – ray KUB, IVP, IVU, voiding cystourethrogram
SKILLS IN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

  • Examination of Pregnant abdomen
  • Mechanism of Parturition
  • Interpretation of cervical dilation and effacement
  • Breast examination
  • Vaginal examination
  • Taking cervical smear
SKILLS IN PAEDIATRICS

  • Auscultation of Heart and Breath sounds
  • Infant and Child CPR
  • Performing Lumbar puncture
SKILLS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM & GENERIC SKILLS

  • Bandaging
  • Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Injection
  • Venepuncture and Setting up IV line
  • Suturing
BLS
Basic Life Support provider course
BLS is the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. The AHA’s BLS Course has been updated to reflect new science in the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.

This video-based, Instructor-led course teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and prehospital settings.

Audience
For healthcare professionals who need the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner.

Medical Students / Physician / Any healthcare providers who wants to enhance their competency and skills in BLS.

Content and Modules

  • Importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival
  • Application of the steps of the Chain of Survival
  • Signs of someone needing CPR
  • High-quality CPR skills acquisition for adults, children and infants
  • Importance of early use of an AED
  • AED skill demonstration
  • Effective ventilations with a barrier device
  • Multirescuer resuscitation and skill acquisition
  • Techniques for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults, children and infants
Course Completion Card Type
American Heart Association BLS course completion card, valid for 2 years
ACLS
ACLS Provider Course
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) builds on the foundation of Basic Life Support (BLS), emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR.

The hands-on instruction and simulated cases in this advanced course are designed to help enhance their skills in the recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute arrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes.

Audience
Designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies.

This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, and paramedics, as well as others who need an ACLS course completion card for job or other requirements.

Medical Students / Physician / Any healthcare providers who wants to enhance their competency and skills in ACLS

Pre requisite : Participants should first acquire BLS Certification

Content and Modules

  • Apply the BLS, Primary, and SecondaryAssessments sequence for a systematic evaluation of adult patients
  • Perform prompt, high-quality BLS, including prioritizing early chest compressions and integrating early automated external defibrillator (AED) use
  • Recognize and perform early management of respiratory arrest
  • Discuss early recognition and management of ACS and stroke, including appropriate disposition
  • Recognize and perform early management of bradyarrhythmias and tachyarrhythmias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
  • Recognize and perform early management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post–cardiac arrest care
  • Model effective communication as a member or leader of a high-performance team
  • Evaluate resuscitative efforts during a cardiac arrest through continuous assessment of CPR quality, monitoring the patient’s physiologic response, and delivering real-time feedback to the team
  • Recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance
  • Discuss how the use of a rapid response team or medical emergency team may improve patient outcomes
  • Define systems of care
Course Completion Card Type
American Heart Association ACLS course completion card, valid for 2 years.

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Upon enrolment at the University, you automatically become a library member. The AIMST library is designed to be a state-of-the-art Learning Centre, complete with high-speed Internet access, network points for laptops and specialist services for users.

Hostel accommodation is provided for all students, whether local, out-of-town or overseas students. These residences are shared by groups of four to eight students and are within walking distance of the Student Centre which contains shops, a cafeteria and banks.

The University's accommodation package includes three meals a day at the cafeteria and laundry services.

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AIMST University's ultra-modern campus is home to the best, cutting-edge computing and communication infrastructure and technologies to cater to the University community.

The AIMST cafeteria caters to the University's staff and students, serving a variety of tasty vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, with a diverse menu selection that includes local and western cuisine.


At AIMST University, we place the utmost importance on students’ participation in extracurricular activities.

Sports & recreational facilities available on campus include:

  • Basketball/netball court
  • Five-a-side football field
  • Gymnasium
  • Aerobics/yoga room
  • 400-metre track
  • Tennis/squash room
  • Olympic-sized swimming pool
  • Futsal court

The University also encompasses a purpose-built Students’ Activities Room and a cosy Students’ Study Area. There are also additional rooms allocated to cater to students’ recreational pursuits and to enjoy undisturbed study time.

Sports Complex Facilities
Office Opening hours:

Weekdays 1.00 p.m – 9.00p.m
Saturdays 12.00 p.m – 9.00p.m
Sundays 2.00 p.m – 8.00p.m
  • Basketball / netball court
  • Five-a-side football field
  • Gymnasium
  • Aerobics / yoga room
  • 400-metre track
  • Tennis / squash room
  • Olympic-sized swimming pool
  • Futsal court

Opening Hours :

Gymnasium Weekdays
Saturdays
Sundays
3.00p.m – 9.00p.m
12.00p.m – 8.00p.m
2.00p.m – 7.00p.m
Swimming Pool Weekdays 5.00p.m – 7.00p.m
Badminton Court Weekdays
Saturdays
Sundays
3.00p.m – 9.00p.m
12.00p.m – 8.00p.m
2.00p.m – 7.00p.m
Squash Weekdays
Saturdays
Sundays
3.00p.m – 9.00p.m
12.00p.m – 8.00p.m
2.00p.m – 7.00p.m
Track and Outdoor Courts Weekdays
Saturdays
Sundays
3.00p.m – 8.00p.m
12.00p.m – 8.00p.m
2.00p.m – 7.00p.m
The AIMST University Student Health Clinic is dedicated to provide routine medical care as well as emergency treatments to staff and students. A token charge is levied for this service at the start of each academic year.

Students need to be healthy in mind and in body to handle the challenges of the academic programme they have enrolled in. They have to adapt to a whole new environment away from home. Academic pressure, change of food and lifestyle can affect the health of students.

The University Health Clinic was officially opened on 12 May 2003 with student health needs in mind. The clinic is manned by our own University doctors who provide medical attention to students, provide medicines or refer them to hospitals for special attention or admission when necessary.

University staff also use the services of the clinic.


The convenience store on campus is the one stop shop for all essentials while you're at Aimst University and it's open every day of the week, all year round for your convenience.

If you're looking for something to eat, you will find a wide range of groceries including chilled and frozen foods, sandwiches and drinks.

We also stock toiletries, stationery and greetings cards, so whether you're visiting us for a last minute shop or to pick up all you need for the week, the store is for you.