Contact Us
Clinical Skills Lab
- Daryl Lofaso, Ph.D., RRT, CHSE
Skills Lab Course Director - dlofas@lsuhsc.edu
- 504-568-4006
- 504-599-1453
- 2020 Gravier Street, Suite 602
New Orleans, LA 70112
Clinical Skills Integration Skills Lab
Welcome to the LSUHSC CSI - Skills Lab. The goal of the lab is to offer students
an introduction in to skills that are commonly performed in patient care scenarios.
An early exposure to these procedural tasks permits the development of competency-based
training. Skills that are mastered in the medical student's first year will act as
building blocks for future patient care episodes. All medical students will be assessed
for their ability to perform patient caring tasks and receive direct feedback on their
performance. Students will be challenged and exposed to a variety of clinical skills
that will enhance their ability to care for their patients.
The format of the Skills Lab is fast paced and structured to assure practice and documentation
of competence. Each student must attend every session well prepared and versed in
the objectives for the specific training episode. Students will be expected to understand
learning objectives, review detailed resources, and successfully complete a pre-test
prior to each hands-on session in the lab. Preparation for these sessions is essential
to offer each small group the best opportunity to develop competence. During and
at the end of all sessions, the students will receive focused feedback on their performance.
Daryl P. Lofaso, Ph.D., Ed.S., M.Ed., RRT
CSI - Skills Lab Course Director
dlofas@lsuhsc.edu
Office of Medical Education
2020 Gravier Street, Suite 602
New Orleans, LA 70112