Bio Skills Lab
Leading-Edge Technology for Immersive Training
Located on the first floor, CAMLS 30,000-square-foot Bio Skills Lab features leading-edge, clinical-grade technology that in combination with hands-on training provides a realistic and totally immersive environment. As a world-class surgical training center, CAMLS offers up to 36 fully equipped surgical stations, with power, gases and suction for any specialty. Clients from across all specialties have numerous lab and room configuration options.
Most labs offer laparoscopic high-definition towers, and proctor skills stations from which procedural demonstration and instruction may be broadcast. Four portable C-Arms are also available. The Bio Skills Lab is an accredited vivarium and tissue bank with access to both animal and cadaveric specimens.
There are classrooms conveniently located within the area, which can provide live video feeds from the ORs internally or globally for debriefing and post-assessment for learners.
CAMLS is an American College of Surgeons Accredited Education Institution (ACS-AEI).
Maps and Floor Plans
Download the BioSkills Lab floor plans.
Features of Bio Skills Lab
- One, 19-station bio skills lab (12-14 stations with laparoscopic capabilities)
- Two, 6-station labs, which can be combined into 12 stations
- 4-station microsurgery lab converts to two bio skills stations
- Each station boom is fully equipped with medical gases, insufflators, electrocautery and suction along with camera boxes and light boxes to simulate a traditional operating room for all specialties
- Full instrumentation available
- All stations are supported by an on-site tissue bank, accredited vivarium and washers
Complete Operating Rooms
- Trauma operating room and adjacent 2-station lab are connected by a control room and feature ambient lighting as well as video and audio recording
- Privacy glass
- Full AV capabilities throughout lab including 5 proctor stations
- “Live” lab and classroom AV connectivity
- Three classrooms, seating 24, 40 and 18 (flexible classroom setup), and one conference room, seating 10 (board room style)
Imaging
- 1588 Advanced Imaging Modalities (AIM) platform allows for visual differentiation of anatomy across specialties and is designed to help surgeons see and safeguard critical anatomy. This system provides enhanced visual assessment of vessels, blood flow and related tissue perfusion, bile duct visualization, lighted stents to reduce the risk of ureteral damage, Surgical Microscopes
- Portable C-Arm Fluoroscopes
- Ultrasound Machines
- LED Headlights
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SITC at CAMLS?
Located on the first floor, the SITC is a 30,000-square-foot surgical skills lab space featuring multiple rooms with leading-edge, clinical-grade technology. This allows for a combination of hands-on training in a realistic and completely immersive environment.
What does a surgical skills lab station include at CAMLS?
CAMLS features 37 surgical skills lab stations in multiple rooms. Each station includes an extensive list of services, equipment and instruments.
Are there surgical instruments available for my program at CAMLS?
CAMLS offers a wide variety of clinical grade instruments for use at no additional charge. Your assigned CAMLS coordinator can provide to you a full list of what is provided. If you require additional instruments for your program, your CAMLS coordinator can check on rental options. Please share your instrument needs with your CAMLS coordinator during your planning process. A list of equipment CAMLS can offer can be found in the SITC Customer Service Manual.
May I bring my own instruments to CAMLS?
CAMLS offers a wide array of equipment for hands on labs. This includes power drills, C-arms, microscopes, and fully functional booms and towers. A list of equipment CAMLS can offer can be provided to you by your assigned CAMLS coordinator. A list of equipment CAMLS can offer can be found in the SITC Customer Service Manual.
What equipment is available for my program at CAMLS?
CAMLS offers a wide array of equipment for hands on labs. This includes power drills, C-arms, microscopes, and fully functional booms and towers. A list of equipment CAMLS can offer can be found in the SITC Customer Service Manual.
What AV is included in labs at CAMLS?
CAMLS offers AV in surgical skills labs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and trauma OR. Each lab is equipped with a wireless lavalier. Additionally, most labs offer an in-light camera for broadcasting to any monitor within the lab space, to any classroom/meeting space at CAMLS, and/or globally connecting to any destination outside of CAMLS. Additional fees may apply. Speak to your CAMLS coordinator for details.
Do I need to order my own cadaveric tissue for a program at CAMLS?
CAMLS teams with United Tissue Network as their exclusive cadaveric tissue provider. UTN will work with you to provide quality tissue specific to your program needs. Your CAMLS coordinator will be happy to share additional details.
How do I order animal specimens for a program at CAMLS?
CAMLS works directly with USF Comparative Medicine for all animal specimen needs and is fully accredited by AAALAC International as program #000434. The program is managed in accordance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the Animal Welfare Regulations, the PHS Policy, the FDA Good Laboratory Practices, and the IACUC Principles and Procedures of Animal Care and Use. Additionally, CAMLS has an Assurance #A4100-01 on file with OLAW/PHS and maintains registration #58-R-0015 with USDA/APHIS/AC. Your CAMLS coordinator will share additional details regarding placing an order and various requirements.