CAMLS is a 90,000 square foot facility located in Tampa, Florida that provides world-class healthcare education, training, and research. It integrates simulation technology, team training, and evidence-based practices into innovative programs. CAMLS offers a variety of services including surgical skills labs, minimally invasive training, research and innovation centers. It is accredited by several medical organizations and aims to improve healthcare delivery through inspiring education and cutting-edge innovation.
2. CAMLS is a 90,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, three-story facility with every possible form of health
professional education and training, for individuals and teams, under one roof. CAMLS integrates
simulation technology, aviation science, team training, and evidence-based best practice into
innovative programs with measurable outcomes. CAMLS combines cutting-edge simulation with
research and innovation to move the latest advances in healthcare into practice.
CAMLS programs carry the mark of excellence. CAMLS is accredited by the American College of
Surgeons as a Comprehensive Accredited Education Institute and by the Society for Simulation in
Healthcare. CAMLS is the first designated American College of Cardiology Center of Excellence
in Education and Training and a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Simulation Consortium.
All together, CAMLS is a world-class, one-of-a-kind organization that provides a superlative
learner experience.
CAMLS Menu of Services
n n Individual assessment and remediation
Hands-on surgical skills practice
n Minimally invasive surgical training, including n Outcomes evaluation
n Research and innovation
laparoscopy and robotics
n Microsurgery training Health technology assessment
n Live surgery telecasting Device development and commercialization
n On-site tissue bank Systems engineering
n On-site vivarium n Meeting management: all aspects of meeting
n 64-slice CT scanner logistics, including
n C-arm fluoroscopy Hotel
n Ultrasound Transportation
n Adaptable classroom space Program and audiovisual arrangements
n 200-seat interactive auditorium Speaker confirmation
n Combat casualty care scenarios and environment Catering
n Inter-professional teamwork curricular design Promotion
n Gap analysis and needs assessment n Approved continuing professional development
n Scenario-based training with high fidelity human credit, as appropriate to profession and activity,
patient simulators and standardized patients through ACCME, ANCC, ACPE, APA, CDR,
n Training in new skills, procedures, and technologies NCHEC, and 9 others
CAMLS Core Components
n The Surgical and Interventional Training Center, where n The Education Center, where best practices are
surgeons, interventionalists, and residents apply and explored in an interactive and comfortable environment
practice procedures using state-of-the-art technologies n The Virtual Patient Care Center, where individuals
n Trauma room, where clinical teams practice care of and teams are able to assess and apply their clinical,
seriously injured patients communication, and teamwork skills using tailored
n Hybrid catheterization and operating suite, where scenarios and a variety of simulators
clinical teams practice the latest procedures using n Tampa Bay Research and Innovation Center,
new technologies where innovators develop better and safer devices,
n Robotic surgery suites, where surgeons perfect their procedures, instruments, and simulators for patient care
skills and practice minimally invasive techniques
3. Surgical & Interventional
Training Center
The SITC features scalable facilities for tissue and animate exercise
and is an ACS-Accredited Education Institute.
n Surgical Skills Labs n A-V capabilities at 5 master stations
One 21 station surgical skills lab n Complete lab and room A-V connectivity
Two 7 station labs, which can be combined into n Two adjoining classrooms, seating 36 and 18
14 stations (classroom style), and one conference room,
n Each station is fully boomed with complete patient- seating 10 (board room style)
grade anesthetic, operating, and instrumentation
capability for all specialties
n All stations are supported by an on-site tissue bank,
accredited vivarium, washer and sterilizer
n 11 operating microscopes
n Imaging
4 C-arm fluoroscopes
64-slice CT scanner
2 ultrasound machines, to include endoscopic probes
n Complete operating rooms
Hybrid catheterization and operating suite
Trauma operating room
n Ability to change room conditions in sights, sound,
and temperature to create different operating
environments
n Robotics suite with two da Vinci® Si robots
Room Name Area Dimensions Classroom Theater U-Shape Hollow
(sq ft) (l x w x h) Square
Classroom 1A 506 37’ x 23’ x 10’ 18 40 12 16
Classroom 1B 857 21’ x 24’ x 10’ 36 72 20 24
Robotics Conference Room 255 12’ x 20’ x10’ (10 Fixed - Board Room)
Room Name Area Dimensions
(sq ft) (l x w x h)
Surgical Skills Lab 1 (21 stations) 2,428 49’ x 20’ x 11’
Surgical Skills Lab 2 (7 stations)* 1,158 32’ x 32’ x 11’
Surgical Skills Lab 3 (7 stations)* 1,037 36’ x 32’ x 11’
CT Scan 425 49’ x 20’ x 11’
Robotics Suite 454 22’ x 20’ x 10’
Hybrid OR 749 30’ x 25’ x 10’
Trauma OR 469 21’ x 22’ x 10’
*Can combine for one 14 station surgical skills lab
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5. Education
Center
The EC promotes education through interactive
conferencing capabilities.
n 200-person, semicircular, tiered auditorium, n Amphitheater-style, tiered fixed classroom (seating 45)
hard-wired for satellite video-conferencing, n Executive board room (seating 38)
audience response system, digital recording and n Break-out space for social networking
high-speed internet access with Wi-Fi and direct n Dining space for 230
connection capabilities n Catering kitchen
n 4 adjacent classrooms n Exhibit space
Removable airwall merges two classrooms n Built-in registration desk
Flexible seating in three classrooms n Meeting planner office
Room Name Area Dimensions Classroom Theater U-Shape Hollow
(sq ft) (l x w x h) Square
Auditorium 3,662 66’ x 56’ x 12’ (200 Fixed – Tiered Seating)
Classroom 2A 965 29’ x 31’ x 11’6” (45 Fixed – Tiered Seating)
Classroom 2B 965 29’ x 33’ x 10’ 40 70 18 24
Classroom 2C 1,010 32’ x 32’ x 10’ 40 70 18 24
Classroom 2D 932 32’ x 30’ x 10’ 32 60 18 24
Classroom 2C & D 1,942 32’ x 62’ x 10’ 72 120 38 44
Executive Board Room 890 31’ x 28’ x 10’ (38 Fixed – U-Shape with seating on all sides)
Room Name Area Dimensions Banquet Banquet Banquet Theater
(sq ft) (l x w x h) 10 Per Table 8 Per Table 6 Per Table
Dining Room (No Presentation) 3,074 75’ x 41’ x 11’ 200 160 120 230
Dining Room (With Presentation) 3,074 75’ x 41’ x 11’ 180 144 108 270*
*With some obstructed views
6.
7. Virtual Patient
Care Center
The VPCC leverages simulation technology that assists health
professionals to improve their clinical skills in a risk-free environment.
Accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
n Expertise in simulation-based curriculum development n Computer lab
n 6 standardized patient exam rooms n Expert debriefers
n 5 large team training rooms n Customized training of interprofessional teams
n 3 debriefing rooms n Virtual inpatient pharmacy, including dedicated
n 8 individual training rooms (partial task and space for order entry, unit dose medication
virtual trainers) preparation, and sterile compounding
n Audiovisual recording of simulated scenarios for n Virtual outpatient pharmacy, including dedicated
debriefing space for order entry, medication preparation and
n Partial task trainers in airway, central line placement, compounding, patient counseling, and point-of-care
lumbar puncture, trauma resuscitation and testing
diagnostic ultrasound n Pharmacogenomics Clinical Training Center located
n Surgical simulators for endoscopic, within the virtual pharmacy
laparoscopic, interventional vascular, urologic n Adaptable space to create a variety of healthcare
and gynecologic procedures settings: clinics, intensive care units, newborn
n High-fidelity human patient (adult, pediatric, and nurseries, labor and delivery suites, emergency
neonatal), combat casualty and birthing simulators rooms, and inpatient wards
n Standardized patients
Room Name Area Dimensions Classroom Theater U-Shape Hollow
(sq ft) (l x w x h) Square
Debrief 1 316 15’ x 21’ x 9’ (17 Fixed)
Debrief 2 382 15’ x 25’ x 9’ 12 30 12 16
Debrief 3 430 29’ x 15’ x 9’ 16 30 16 20
Room Name Area Dimensions
(sq ft) (l x w x h)
Team Training 1 291 14’ x 21’ x 9’
Team Training 2 276 18’ x 15’ x 9’
Team Training 3 273 18’ x 15’ x 9’
Team Training 4 283 18’ x 15’ x 9’
Team Training 5 360 18’ x 15’ x 9’
Individual Training 1 210 15’ x 14’ x 9’
Individual Training 2 147 10’ x 14’ x 9’
Individual Training 3 141 10’ x 14’ x 9’
Individual Training 4 140 10’ x 14’ x 9’
Individual Training 5* 138 10’ x 14’ x 9’
Individual Training 6* 140 10’ x 14’ x 9’
Individual Training 7 139 10’ x 14’ x 9’
Individual Training 8 169 12’ x 10’ x 9’
Exam Room 1-6 127 9’ x 13’ x 9’
In-Patient Pharmacy 419 18’ x 23’ x 10’
Retail Pharmacy 254 19’ x 23’ x 10’
Computer Training Room 249 17’ x 14’ x 10’
Patient Lounge 145 11’ x 14’ x 9’
*A-V recording available in Individual Training Rooms 5 and 6
8.
9. Tampa Bay Research
& Innovation Center
TBRIC brings together clinical faculty, engineers, computer scientists, management
experts, human factors psychologists, and industry partners to find solutions through
technology and systems for important healthcare challenges.
n Engineering development of advanced medical n Medical systems engineering to evaluate the
technologies, devices and simulators, with effectiveness of medical technologies and devices,
capabilities in computer-aided design and analysis, healthcare systems, and medical and surgical
3D printing and rapid prototyping, computer training programs, to promote effective and efficient
numerical controlled machining, electronics healthcare delivery
fabrication, and system integration and testing n Human factor analysis of medical technologies
n Medical device accelerator program and health and devices, and the simulated medical training
technology assessment services, to enhance environment, to improve the safety and efficiency of
efficient and cost-effective development clinical care
and commercialization of innovative medical n Innovative clinical education curriculum design,
technologies and products utilizing advanced simulators and high-tech
n Modeling and simulation to generate advanced assessment tools to assess skills accurately and
anatomical and analytical models, medical device improve outcomes
and tissue factor analysis, development of innovative
medical training systems and outcomes assessment
Room Name Area Dimensions
(sq ft) (l x w x h)
Prototyping 1,269 36’ x 35’ x 10’
War Room 546 23’ x 24’ x 10’
Modeling & Simulation 1,474 25’ x 58’ x 10’
Conference Room 175 13’ x 13’ x 10’
Collaborative Space 259 18’ x 14’ x 10’
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11. CAMLS Meeting Planning & Catering Services
Allow the staff of CAMLS to help you plan your meeting. n CAMLS meeting planning services are
tailored to your needs
n CAMLS catering Our services are tailored to your needs and the level
Options are available, from a box lunch to a of attention you require. Let us know how much
gourmet meal. Our staff can help you connect with support you want, and we will
specialized caterers to design the meal you desire respond appropriately while
within your budget. exceeding your expectations.
To learn how you can participate and schedule a meeting, event or training
at CAMLS, please contact us: (813) 224-7840 or camls@health.usf.edu
Surround yourself with city
Tampa invites you to explore its rich culture and unique n Nearby attractions
history. As the largest urban center on Florida’s west Finding something interesting and enjoyable to
coast, Tampa offers a diverse array of amenities to do in Tampa Bay is really the easiest part. World
meet the needs and desires of any traveler. From class museums, famous beaches, fast-paced
art museums to professional sports, CAMLS’ professional sports, and urban sophistication
downtown Tampa location adds to the convenience of surround our downtown Tampa location. The
accessibility to every visit. hardest part for you will be choosing what to do
first, but even that can be fun.
n The hotels are within walking distance
Tampa’s finest downtown hotels are situated from n Area transportation and parking is accessible
one to seven blocks from CAMLS. Your meeting The CAMLS location was selected for its convenient
can focus on meeting rather than transporting. Your access. Within 15 minutes of Tampa International
guests can enjoy rest and relaxation nearby. Airport and five minutes of well-planned interstate
access, visitors can get in, out and about with
n Area restaurants are tantalizing minimal time and effort. CAMLS is surrounded by
Even when you’re changing the world, it’s important to many public and private parking options, including
make time for a few memorable dining experiences. valet parking.
Tampa’s nearby restaurant icons are diverse.
Tampa USF Campus
International
n The directions are easy Airport Tampa
From the North
Clearwater
Take I-275 South, Take Exit 44 toward Downtown-West, Merge
onto N. Ashley Dr., Turn left onto E. Whiting St., Turn right onto St Pete / Clearwater
Franklin St. International Airport
From the West (Pinellas County / Tampa International Airport)
Take I-275 North, Take Exit 44 toward Downtown-East/West,
Take the Ashley ramp toward Downtown-West/Tampa St., Merge
onto N. Ashley Dr., Turn left onto E. Whiting St., Turn right onto
Franklin St.
From the East (Brandon)
Take the Crosstown Expressway Toll Exit West toward Tampa/Port
Tampa, Merge onto Crosstown Expy/FL-618 W., Take Exit 7 Sarasota / Bradenton
International Airport
toward Downtown-West, Turn right onto S. Morgan St., Turn left
onto E. Whiting St., Turn left onto Franklin St.
From I-4 (Orlando) From the South
Take I-4 West, Keep left at fork toward N Tampa St, Take Exit Take I-75 North toward I-4, Take I-4 West, Keep left at fork toward
45A toward Downtown-West, Merge onto N. Tampa St., Turn N. Tampa St., Take Exit 45A toward Downtown-West, Merge onto
left onto E. Whiting St., Turn right onto Franklin St. N. Tampa St., Turn left onto E. Whiting St., Turn right onto Franklin St.
12. CENTER FOR ADVANCED
MEDICAL LEARNING
AND SIMULATION
124 South Franklin Street
Tampa, Florida 33602
(813) 224-7840
www.camls-us.org