University of Canberra Hospital
The University of Canberra Hospital (窪蹋勛圖厙H): Specialist Centre for Rehabilitation, Recovery and Research is now open. Students studying in the Faculty of Health will have classes in the new state-of-the-art Clinical Education and Research Centre (CERC) - the University's shared teaching and research space at the hospital.
窪蹋勛圖厙H is the largest purpose-built rehabilitation centre in the ACT and surrounding region, with capacity for 140 inpatient beds, 75 day places and additional outpatient services. As a sub-acute care facility, 窪蹋勛圖厙H provides a supportive environment for people needing rehabilitation or mental health care.
窪蹋勛圖厙H features dedicated therapy spaces, including a hydrotherapy pool, therapeutic gyms and kitchens to promote independence. There is also outdoor spaces, including a rehabilitation courtyard and recreational areas. In addition, 窪蹋勛圖厙H includes office space dedicated to the Faculty of Health (Level 2) and a Clinical Education and Research Centre (Level 1), a shared education space with ACT Health and other groups.
Clinical Education and Research Centre (CERC)
The CERC on Level 1 (ground level) is a dedicated shared education space owned and operated by ACT Health. As part of 窪蹋勛圖厙’s collaborative partnership with ACT Health, 窪蹋勛圖厙 has access to teaching in these education facilities alongside ACT Health and other education and community groups who will also utilise these modern clinical and meeting spaces. The CERC includes two physical skills labs (each with eight plinths and the ability to connect the spaces into one larger teaching lab), a multi-purpose teaching space, an eight-bed nursing model ward, clinical simulation labs with observation room and various tutorial rooms, meeting rooms and student break-out spaces. These spaces have been equipped with state-of-the-art teaching equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I store my belongings during classes?
There is ample provision for storage with individual lockers available in the CERC. These are free to use.
Where can I go if I have a break between classes?
The CERC has been purpose built with breakout spaces which can be used by students. This includes a student lounge with kitchenette facilities as well as break out study spaces. Please be respectful of your surroundings and ensure you do not leave behind any mess or belongings when you vacate a space, as these areas will also be used by members of the community and ACT Health.
Can I use the breakout spaces if I don't have a class?
Students are welcome to use the breakout spaces during the 8am-8pm Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays) opening hours of the CERC.
I really need coffee! Where can I go?
The Brindy Caf矇 is located in the main entrance hall of 窪蹋勛圖厙H which you can access via the CERC. When using 窪蹋勛圖厙H facilities, please keep noise to a minimum and be mindful this is a public space. The caf矇 also offers a range of food options is you're feeling peckish.
How do I contact Security?
窪蹋勛圖厙H has its own Security team, their office is located just behind the Brindy Caf矇. There are also multiple security help points located around the 窪蹋勛圖厙H. You can also contact 窪蹋勛圖厙 Security on #2222 or 02 6201 2222.
How do I get to 窪蹋勛圖厙H?
There are a number of transport options to 窪蹋勛圖厙H. We suggest the following:
- Walk: New footpaths are under construction from 窪蹋勛圖厙's main academic buildings to 窪蹋勛圖厙H. We suggest using these paths (which follow Pantowora St) and allowing at least 5-10 minutes to get between 窪蹋勛圖厙H and the main campus, depending on where you are walking from. 窪蹋勛圖厙H is approximately 600m from the main campus.
- Bike: Cycling facilities are available at 窪蹋勛圖厙H and this is a great option for students. Storage lockers are available in the teaching spaces to store your cycling equipment. Bicycle racks are available at the entrances to 窪蹋勛圖厙H.
- Park: Parking at 窪蹋勛圖厙H is reserved for 窪蹋勛圖厙H staff, patients and their visitors. If you have a class at 窪蹋勛圖厙H, we suggest parking in Car Park 7 (permit only) and walking to 窪蹋勛圖厙H.
- Bus: Bus routes currently extend to Aikman Drive, close to 窪蹋勛圖厙H. Future routes toward the end of 2018 will extend directly to 窪蹋勛圖厙H. For more details please access the or the .
Is there accessible parking available for students?
There is free accessible parking at 窪蹋勛圖厙H available for students with a valid Australia Disability Parking Permit or a Temporary Australian Disability Parking Permit. These parks are available directly at the entrance of the Clinical Education and Research Centre as well as the multi-story car park. Please ensure your Disability Parking Permit is registered with the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Security Office.
How long does it take to get to 窪蹋勛圖厙H from the main campus?
We have provided some guides below for average walking times depending on your location on campus. For context, the walk from the Refectory (Building 1) to the Boiler House Lecture Theatre (Building 14) is approximately a 6 minute walk (520m).
Walking:
- From Building 12, 窪蹋勛圖厙H is approximately a 5-6 minute walk (500m)
- From Building 2 (at the northern end of the Concourse), 窪蹋勛圖厙H is approximately a 7-8 minute walk (650m)
- From Building 1 Refectory, 窪蹋勛圖厙H is approximately an 8 minute walk (700m)
- From Car Park 7, 窪蹋勛圖厙H is approximately a 4 minute walk (380m)
- From Car Park 17, 窪蹋勛圖厙H is approximately a 7-8 minute walk (650m)
Cycling:
- From Building 12, 窪蹋勛圖厙H is approximately a 2 minute cycle (500m)
- From Building 2 (at the northern end of the Concourse), 窪蹋勛圖厙H is approximately a 3 minute cycle (650m)
- From Building 1 Refectory, 窪蹋勛圖厙H is approximately a 3 minute cycle (650m)
Can I park at 窪蹋勛圖厙H if I have Clinical Placement on-site?
Students who have a clinical placement at 窪蹋勛圖厙H will be provided with an ACT Health proximity access card, which will provide you with access to Hospital parking while you are on placement, in the same manner as some other ACT Health sites.
Where are classes held?
Classes will be held in what is called the Clinical Education and Research Centre (CERC) at 窪蹋勛圖厙H. This is on the ground level of 窪蹋勛圖厙H. The CERC has a dedicated entrance to the right of the main 窪蹋勛圖厙H entry on Guraguma St (opposite the multistory car park). Students should access the CERC via this entrance so as not to disrupt general 窪蹋勛圖厙H operations.
How will I know if I have a class at 窪蹋勛圖厙H?
Check your student timetable via the My窪蹋勛圖厙 Student Portal to determine if you have classes/workshops scheduled at 窪蹋勛圖厙H. Classes taught at 窪蹋勛圖厙H will use the "窪蹋勛圖厙H" prefix in your timetable. For example, "窪蹋勛圖厙H PSL2" is the room "窪蹋勛圖厙 Hospital, Physical Skills Laboratory 2".
When is the CERC open to students?
The CERC will be open from 8am - 8pm, Monday to Friday. The CERC will not be open on public holidays or weekends, unless classes are scheduled for that time.
Will there be access to the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Wi-Fi Network?
Yes, the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Wi-Fi network has been extended to the 窪蹋勛圖厙H and will be available to you. If you have already connected to the Wi-Fi on campus, you will automatically connect to the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Wi-Fi network at 窪蹋勛圖厙H.
What teaching facilities are in the CERC?
The CERC is provisioned with state-of-the-art teaching spaces and equipment including:
- An eight bed Clinical Skills Laboratory (Model Ward), each bed is equipped with integrated medical gases, TV screens and centralised connection through to a simulation system.
- A Multi-Purpose Gym Space to support a range of disciplines and rehabilitation focused units.
- Two x Physical Skills Laboratories equipped with modern AV technology and teaching equipment.
- A Clinical Simulation/Observation Suite (one room focused on behavioural, counselling and interview skills and the other featuring an in-patient room with state-of-the-art clinical simulation equipment).
- A series of expandable tutorial rooms and meeting spaces.
- Breakout spaces for students with plenty of access to power outlets and a student lounge breakout space with television and kitchenette.
Are Hearing Loops available?
Infrared hearing loops are circulated throughout each of the teaching spaces.
I have a meeting with a 窪蹋勛圖厙 staff member who has an office at 窪蹋勛圖厙H, how do I contact them?
There is a phone in the CERC at the entrance to the Faculty of Health Offices (the offices are above the CERC), just dial the staff members extension number to advise them you are here, and they will let you up.