Health advancement
Our University is recognised as one of the nation’s leaders in the rapidly emerging area of simulated learning and teaching. Our Centres and Programs include the following:
National Teaching Fellowship 2011-2012
In May 2011, Professor Cobie Rudd was announced as a National Teaching Fellow, funded by the Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching. Professor Rudd’s Fellowship aims to enhance the uptake of learning through simulation in health.
ECU Health Simulation Centre
The ECU Health Simulation Centre is designed to address the inter-professional learning needs of the health related workforce. The centre utilises mannequins, trained actors and volunteers to play the various roles of patient, medical practitioner and visitor to simulate real-life situations.
Interprofessional Ambulatory Care Program
The Interprofessional Ambulatory Care Program (IpAC) provides health students with an Interprofessional Learning experience. The program also provides a community clinic that develops communication and collaboration among health students and optimises chronic disease self-management for clients.