The ACEZ project funded by the LED aims to improve the practical training of all medical professionals and cadres. To this end, a total of four “skills labs” have been set up, which are modern multidisciplinary training centers(see also video below). One of these centers was officially opened by Foreign Minister Dominique Hasler during her visit to the project in June.
The skills labs are attached to large teaching hospitals and enable modern simulation-based training. Using high-quality simulation manikins, students practise not only simple skills such as suturing wounds, but also surgical procedures such as spinal cord puncture.
In addition to the practice stations, the new skills labs house a computer lab for improved access to e-learning and a large lecture hall. The ACEZ project is working at a national level to improve the teaching capacity and skills of lecturers and clinical trainers. 150 clinical trainers are optimally prepared for their demanding professional activities. The LED also supports the development of new Master’s programs in Clinical Simulation, Clinical Education and Digital Education.
This video from our partner organization SolidarMed provides an in-depth insight into the ACEZ project (English, 10 min.)
The students at the Kabwe Skills Lab are delighted to have access to their high-quality medical training. (Image: LED, M. Speh)
