The Clinical Skills Centre is a key component of the healthcare teaching and training cluster in the Centre for Health Science. Kevin Baird, a Consultant orthopaedic surgeon has been appointed to the post of Clinical Lead and clinical tutors from the University of Stirling, NHS Highland and the University of Aberdeen teach in the facility.

The Clinical Skills Centre is a purpose-designed unit for training a wide variety of cognitive, communicative and practical skills to undergraduate and postgraduate nurses, doctors, dentists and other professional groups. 

A simulated 4-bedded ward and a practical skills laboratory are highlights of the facility, which also includes state-of-art videoconferencing and CCTV recording equipment.  Skills such as venous access, resuscitation, interview techniques, injections, surgical procedures, endoscopy and midwifery will be learned in a safe but realistic environment.  Modern equipment ranging from simple models to sophisticated lifesize mannequins will be used for teaching diagnostic, procedural and treatment skills. 

A Volunteer Patient Programme is also planned, with participants recruited from our local community to help tomorrow's healthcare professionals gain experience in history-taking and examination which will equip them for their chosen career.