What is the Clinical Male Pelvic Trainer (CMPT) Mk 2?
The Clinical Male Pelvic Trainer (CMPT) Mk 2 is a male pelvic examination simulator designed to help healthcare professionals and students develop practical skills in male genital, testicular, scrotal and inguinal examination. The trainer provides realistic anatomy and tactile findings that allow learners to practise examination techniques in a controlled, repeatable environment.
The Advanced model includes interchangeable normal and pathological modules, enabling learners to practise recognising a range of clinically relevant male pelvic conditions.
What can you practise on the CMPT Mk 2 Advanced?
The CMPT Mk 2 Advanced supports practical training in:
- Male genital examination
- Testicular examination
- Scrotal examination
- Epididymal examination
- Penile and foreskin examination
- Inguinal examination
- Palpation of testicular and scrotal abnormalities
- Recognition of normal and abnormal anatomy
- Transillumination of simulated scrotal pathology
- Dry male catheterisation
- Clinical communication during intimate examinations
It can therefore be used for clinical skills training, OSCE preparation, simulation-based education and competency assessment.
What conditions can the CMPT Mk 2 Advanced simulate?
The Advanced model provides simulation of a range of male genital, scrotal and inguinal conditions, including:
- Varicocele
- Hydrocele
- Epididymal cyst
- Testicular tumour / teratoma
- Penile cancer
- Epididymitis
- Epididymo-orchitis
- Indirect inguinal hernia
The pathology modules allow learners to practise identifying abnormal findings through appropriate inspection and palpation techniques.
Can the CMPT simulate a testicular tumour?
Yes. The CMPT Mk 2 Advanced includes a pathology module featuring a firm, irregular testicular mass representing a testicular tumour (teratoma).
Learners can practise systematic testicular palpation and develop their ability to distinguish normal testicular anatomy from an abnormal mass. This can support teaching around the recognition of suspicious testicular findings and the need for appropriate clinical investigation.
Can you practise hydrocele examination on the CMPT?
Yes. The CMPT Mk 2 Advanced includes a hydrocele module that simulates fluid surrounding the testicle.
The module can be used to teach the examination of scrotal swelling and includes the ability to practise transillumination, helping learners develop a systematic approach to assessing scrotal abnormalities.
Can you practise varicocele examination on the CMPT?
Yes. The Advanced CMPT includes a varicocele module representing enlarged, palpable veins around the testicle.
Learners can practise inspection and palpation of the scrotum and develop the skills needed to recognise abnormal venous structures during a male pelvic examination.
Can the CMPT simulate an epididymal cyst?
Yes. The CMPT Mk 2 Advanced includes epididymal cysts located at the head of the epididymis.
The cysts can be palpated during examination and can also be transilluminated, allowing learners to practise assessing cystic scrotal abnormalities.
Can the CMPT simulate epididymitis and epididymo-orchitis?
Yes. The Advanced pathology modules simulate findings associated with epididymitis and epididymo-orchitis, including an enlarged or nodular epididymis and an enlarged testis and epididymis.
This allows learners to practise examining the testis and epididymis and recognising changes in size, shape and consistency associated with inflammatory pathology.
Can you practise penile cancer examination on the CMPT?
Yes. The CMPT Mk 2 Advanced includes a simulated penile cancer lesion as part of its combined testicular tumour/teratoma and penile cancer pathology module.
Learners can practise systematic inspection of the penis and foreskin and develop their ability to identify abnormal lesions during a male pelvic examination.
Can you practise inguinal hernia examination on the CMPT?
Yes. The Advanced model includes an indirect inguinal hernia module. The simulated condition produces an enlarged scrotal sac representing bowel protruding through the inguinal canal.
This allows learners to practise examination of the inguinal region and scrotum and recognise findings associated with an indirect inguinal hernia.
Does the CMPT include normal male anatomy?
Yes. The CMPT Mk 2 Advanced includes a normal anatomy module, providing a baseline for learning male pelvic examination techniques before progressing to pathological findings.
Using normal and pathological modules together allows educators to teach learners how to distinguish normal anatomy from abnormal clinical findings.
Can the CMPT be used for OSCE training?
Yes. The CMPT Mk 2 can be incorporated into OSCE and clinical skills training for male genital, testicular, scrotal and inguinal examination.
Learners can practise systematic examination techniques and recognition of abnormal findings in a repeatable simulated environment. Educators can also use the trainer to create structured examination stations based on different clinical scenarios and pathological findings.
Is the CMPT suitable for medical students?
Yes. The CMPT is suitable for undergraduate medical education, allowing students to develop male pelvic examination skills before performing these examinations on patients.
It can be used to teach normal anatomy initially before introducing pathological modules and more complex examination scenarios.
Is the CMPT suitable for GP and primary care training?
Yes. The CMPT Mk 2 Advanced can support GP and primary care clinical skills training, particularly where learners need to develop confidence in examining the male genitalia, testes, scrotum and inguinal region and recognising abnormal findings.
The pathology modules provide opportunities to practise identifying conditions that may present in primary care, including testicular masses, hydrocele, varicocele, epididymal abnormalities and inguinal hernia.
Is the CMPT suitable for nursing and advanced nursing practice training?
Yes. The CMPT can be used within nursing, advanced nursing practice and clinical assessment training where learners need to develop practical male pelvic examination skills.
Its pathology modules allow learners to practise assessment and recognition of abnormal male genital and scrotal findings in a controlled environment.
Is the CMPT suitable for physician associate training?
Yes. The CMPT Mk 2 Advanced can support physician associate clinical skills education, including examination of the male genitalia, testes, scrotum and inguinal region and recognition of common pathological findings.
What is the difference between the CMPT Mk 2 Standard and Advanced models?
The key difference is the range of pathologies available. The Standard model is primarily intended for teaching normal male pelvic anatomy and examination technique, while the Advanced model adds interchangeable pathological modules representing a range of male genital, scrotal and inguinal conditions.
The Advanced model is therefore particularly suitable when learners need to develop pathology recognition and clinical assessment skills, as well as basic examination technique.
Is the CMPT Mk 2 Advanced supported by research?
Yes. The CMPT Mk 2 Advanced has been evaluated in published research investigating the validity of the simulator for scrotal examination training.
A validation study involving 65 trainees and 12 clinical experts found a high level of agreement between expert assessments of the simulated pathology, with a Cohen's kappa of 0.86. The study also reported a statistically significant increase in trainee confidence following training and strong support for using the models in education and assessment.
This provides published evidence supporting the clinical realism and educational application of the CMPT Mk 2 Advanced.
Can the CMPT be used for assessment as well as training?
Yes. The CMPT Mk 2 Advanced can be incorporated into formative and summative clinical skills assessment, depending on the assessment design and learning outcomes.
Its interchangeable modules allow educators to assess a learner's ability to perform a systematic male pelvic examination and recognise specified normal or pathological findings.
Can the CMPT be used to teach communication during intimate examinations?
Yes. In addition to practical examination technique, the CMPT can be incorporated into teaching scenarios that require learners to demonstrate appropriate communication, professionalism and examination technique during intimate examinations.
Educators can combine the physical examination with simulated-patient interaction to practise explaining the procedure, obtaining appropriate consent and communicating findings.
Can the CMPT be used for dry catheterisation training?
Yes. The CMPT Mk 2 supports dry male catheterisation practice, allowing learners to develop procedural technique in conjunction with broader male pelvic examination skills.
Who is the CMPT Mk 2 Advanced designed for?
The CMPT Mk 2 Advanced is designed for organisations and educators delivering clinical skills, simulation and assessment, including:
- Medical schools
- Universities and teaching hospitals
- Simulation centres
- Clinical skills departments
- GP training programmes
- Nursing and advanced nursing programmes
- Physician associate programmes
- Surgical and urology training
- OSCE and assessment teams
- Postgraduate healthcare education
Why use a male pelvic examination simulator?
A male pelvic examination simulator provides learners with an opportunity to repeatedly practise intimate examination techniques and recognise simulated pathology before performing examinations on patients.
Unlike training based solely on normal anatomy, the CMPT Mk 2 Advanced allows educators to introduce specific pathological findings and create consistent, repeatable clinical scenarios. This can help learners develop examination techniques, tactile recognition and confidence in a controlled learning environment.
