Godzilla-style rampage simulated by Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University staged the fictional event on March 25 as part of a major incident simulation for paramedic, nursing, and mental health nursing students.

Set in an underground car park at The Old Fire Station, the exercise involved a blow-up Godzilla and actors with realistic injuries, including burns, lacerations, and simulated amputations.

Bournemouth University staged the fictional Godzilla event on March 25 as part of a major incident simulation for paramedic, nursing, and mental health nursing students. (Image: Bournemouth University)

Ben Abbott, advanced practitioner in critical care at Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, said: "This is my second year supporting this training and it's always a great day.

"The first-year students are very junior and new to this – we are looking for them to be able to do basic triage and patient assessment and they all did really well once they got over the nerves."

Arts University Bournemouth makeup students created the special effects injuries, while second-year paramedic students volunteered as casualties.

The site was divided into zones for paramedic response, physiotherapy, and mental health support.

Volunteer clinicians from BU’s placement partners and external organisations, including Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, supported the training.

Adam Bancroft, senior lecturer in paramedic science, said: "This is a unique place of learning where we are creating challenging environments for students go through the fundamental processes of dealing with critically unwell people.

"We can ramp the pressure up or down depending on the learning objectives, ensuring students get the most valuable experience possible.”

For further information about the courses in paramedic science, nursing or mental health nursing, please visit the BU website.