BSI not CSI: birth scene investigation--a community midwifery simulation

Educating students in sophisticated clinical simulation centres, whereby students are exposed to low and high fidelity equipment, is gaining popularity. It is considered beneficial to create the most authentic environment to enhance learning. The Professor Bernard Knight House at the University of Glamorgan, originally designed as an environment for forensic science students, was utilised to simulate a community midwifery scenario. Midwifery students undertook a pilot simulation exercise in this environment, which they found a motivating learning experience, confirming the high level of authenticity of the environment. This is a positive learning tool.