Gold Coast campus

The laboratories available to students across Nursing and Psychology offer a modern, safe, and well equipped learning environment. Specialised state-of-the-art health facilities available at the Gold Coast campus feature the following laboratories:

	The Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory is utilised by students enrolled in Nursing, Midwifery and Occupational Therapy. A range of medical and diagnostic equipment and interactive software is available to provide students with hands-on learning experience in preparation for entry into nursing and allied health professions. Equipment includes life sized anatomical models,microscopes, histological slides and dissection equipment.
	The Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Lab provides Occupational Therapy students with practical facilities in which to develop their clinical skills. The lab is outfitted with a range of adaptive equipment including: wheelchairs, an electric hospital bed and hoist systems, as well as accessible shower, bath and kitchen facilities that include an adjustable bench and wash basin. Students are able to apply therapeutic techniques in this model environment for simulating home, community, and hospital based rehabilitation for clients of all ages and abilities.
	The Nursing Clinical Lab is fitted with state of the art hospital and electronic teaching equipment. Students work with specialised mannequins to practice their nursing skills. Staff teaching in the Nursing Clinical labs are all practicing clinicians,and nursing technical staff are on site to prepare and assist in classes.
	The Midwifery Birth Suite is designed to simulate childbirth environments from natural childbirth to high dependency births, using the latest technology. The Birth Suite enables Midwifery students to utilise highly specialised equipment and practice on anatomical/simulation models. Students will also have access to a purpose built Neonatal Care environment.

Updated: 06 March 2013