We have a full range of equipment onboard the unit, which is listed in our Equipment Guide. It includes full details on each piece of equipment and the procedures that can be performed. You can download a copy of the Equipment Guide or request a hard copy by emailing csmen@nes.scot.nhs.uk

Updated: 19/04/2023

No. The Host/Venue is responsible for providing the trainers for the educational sessions they wish to schedule. We recommend nominated trainers complete our Mobile Skills Unit Faculty Development Course at the Scottish Centre for Simulation & Clinical Human Factors (details below) before they perform sessions onboard the unit. We require at least two professionals from each venue to complete the training before they receive the unit.

Course Descriptor:  MSU Faculty Development Course Descriptor

Please go to the MSU Faculty Development Course page for course dates and to register.

Contact Lynn Hardie, MSU Senior Office, for further information (lynn.hardie@nhs.scot)

Updated: 19/04/2023

You can request a visit from the Mobile Skills Unit to your area by contacting Lynn Hardie, Mobile Skills Unit Senior Officer, at the CSMEN Office on 01382 932795 or email lynn.hardie@nhs.scot  Visit the How to Book page for more details.

Updated: 19/04/2023

There is no cost to you in booking the MSU, NHS Education for Scotland fund the transportation and maintenance of the Unit. Consumables for educational sessions and staffing costs must be met by the local Health Board.

Updated: 19/04/2023

It is not essential however, you can bring on your own laptop to connect to the large plasma screen in the classroom by plugging into the hdmi connection point on the wall to run your own presentations etc.

There is a PC in the classroom (cupboard 1) which is connected to the large plasma screen and which is used for running the Debrief session. It is connected to the smots audio visual equipment and has a variety of software packages including the Microsoft Office suite. 

There is also one PC and laptop in the control room. The laptop is the Instructor PC for controlling the simulation equipment (SimMan, SimJunior, SimBaby and SimNewB) and the PC is used to operate smots  audio visual equipment.

Updated: 19/04/2023

Yes, there is a OneTouch Y800 WiFi Station located in Cupboard 2 which can connect up to 10 wifi devices.  Instructions for setting up the WiFi Station are in the Start Up Procedures folder in the Control Room.

Updated: 19/04/2023

Yes. The Scottish Centre for Simulation & Clinical Human Factors (SCSChf) at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert offers a Mobile Skills Unit Faculty Development Course. The 2 day course is run on the Mobile Skills Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital and are offered throughout the year.

Please go to the MSU Faculty Development Course page for upcoming course dates and to register for a course.

If you would like further information, please contact Lynn Hardie, MSU Senior Officer, on 01382 932795 or email lynn.hardie@nhs.scot

Updated: 19/04/2023

No-one comes with the Mobile Skills Unit; it is the responsibility of the Host/Venue to take care of the Unit during the visit. We have an experienced driver who will deliver and set up the MSU including connecting the power supply; after this is completed he will then hand over the keys to a nominated host at the venue who will take responsibility during the visit. This includes setting up/packing away all the equipment required each day and making sure the Unit is clean before it departs.

Updated: 19/04/2023

A small team of professionals including the Host at the venue will be responsible for coordinating the training programme sessions onboard the unit as a direct response to their educational requirements. A copy of training programme will need to be shared with CSMEN prior to your MSU visit.

Updated: 19/04/2023

You will be able to book an education session with the team responsible for coordinating the visit to your area. Please contact Lynn Hardie, MSU Senior Officer (lynn.hardie@nhs.scot) 01382 932795 in the CSMEN Office if you are unsure who to contact and she will assist you.

Updated: 19/04/2023

This can be discussed once we have received your request, but most visits are scheduled for one to two weeks in one location as this has proved to be the optimal length of visit.

Updated: 19/04/2023

We are asking every professional who takes part in an educational session both participants and facilitators to complete an evaluation form which includes thoughts on the MSU and on the sessions attended. We use this feedback to assess if the MSU has been successful in meeting educational needs.

There are QR codes displayed on the Unit which can be scanned to open up the relevant evaluation form.

Updated: 19/04/2023

Yes, and it's equipped with all that's needed to run Heartstart courses. 

There are 2 x QCPR Little Annes, 1 x QCPR Little Junior 1 x Baby Anne and a full torso Resusci Anne as well as a set of 10 Mini Annes (inflatable CPR manikins) on the MSU for community training.

Updated: 19/04/2023

Yes, there is a Wheelchair Access Lift suitable for wheelchair access. Please contact csmen@nes.scot.nhs.uk to discuss any particular requirements.

Updated: 04/02/2021

The majority of equipment you see listed in our Equipment Guide remains onboard the unit. However, there are some models which are available on request only. Please see the list below for equipment available on request:

Lumbar Puncture Simulator

Ear Syringe Model and Irrigator

Interactive ECG Simulator

Brad CPR training manikin

Male rectal examination

Clinical Female Pelvic Tnr MK3 - Advanced

Breast Examination - Standard

Contact csmen@nes.scot.nhs.uk to request any of the above equipment.

A detailed guide of how to find each piece of equipment is onboard the Unit.  Please click on the link below to access a copy of the guide:

MSU Equipment Guide [PDF]