Queens Building Clinical Skills Laboratories

The Queen’s Building at UEA is an important facility used for teaching healthcare-related subjects, and like the Edith Cavell Building, it includes skills laboratories that support practical, hands-on learning for students.

The skills labs in the Queen’s Building are dedicated teaching spaces designed to help students practise professional and clinical skills in a structured environment.

These labs typically include:

• Practical teaching rooms with clinical equipment

• Spaces for practising examination and assessment techniques

• Equipment for basic healthcare procedures and patient interaction training

• Flexible teaching layouts for workshops and small group learning

What They Are Used For

The skills labs in the Queen’s Building at UEA are essential for teaching the core practical and communication skills needed in healthcare professions. They provide a supportive environment where students can learn, practise, and refine basic techniques before progressing to more advanced simulation or clinical placements. Together with other facilities like the Edith Cavell Building, they ensure students are thoroughly prepared for professional healthcare practice.

Developing Fundamental Clinical Skills

Students use the Queen’s Building skills labs to learn and practise essential healthcare techniques, such as:

• Measuring vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature)

• Learning safe handling and patient movement

• Practising communication during patient assessments

• Carrying out basic clinical procedures under supervision

These labs provide a foundation before students move on to more advanced simulations or real clinical settings.

Practical Teaching and Workshops

The labs are often used for tutor-led sessions where students are introduced to new skills step by step. These structured workshops allow:

• Demonstration of techniques by lecturers

• Guided practice with feedback

• Peer learning in small groups

Building Confidence and Communication Skills

A key part of healthcare training is effective communication. In the Queen’s Building labs, students practise:

• Patient interviews and consultations

• Explaining procedures clearly and professionally

• Working on interpersonal skills in a safe environment

Supporting a Range of Health Disciplines

The spaces are used by students across different courses, including nursing, midwifery, and allied health professions. This allows for:

• Shared learning experiences

• Development of teamwork skills

• Exposure to multidisciplinary approaches