Nursing Skills Lab 

The Nursing Skills Lab is designed to provide realistic, hands-on practice for students in an area that simulates a variety of realistic medical facility environments. There are numerous resources available to facilitate group or individual learning. The south end of the lab features eight patient care cubicles arranged to simulate semi-private hospital rooms equipped with items necessary for direct nursing care. 

  

The north end of the lab has two patient care cubicles arranged to simulate one-bed hospital rooms, a pediatric examination room, an adult examination room, a gynecological examination room, five mobile workstations and a conference area. The classroom contains a video viewing conference area and a computer workstation. 

  

Students using the lab will have access to realistic mannequins and models allowing them to practice skills needed in today's advanced health care setting. Designated open lab hours are established to allow students to complete required coursework and additional practice. Qualified faculty is available to assist students in practicing skills. 

  

Physical Therapist Assistant Skills Lab  

The Physical Therapist Assistant Skills Lab provides students with an opportunity to practice a variety of clinically related patient intervention techniques. Students have access to an assortment of therapeutic equipment reflective of the current practice of physical therapy. Lab time is scheduled as part of the curriculum and reserved lab hours can be established to allow students to complete required coursework and additional practice. 

  

Radiologic Technology Energized Skills Lab  

The Radiologic Technology Lab suite contains a classroom; two x-ray rooms, one of which is energized; a darkroom and a film library. The energized x-ray room is lead-shielded and the viewing window is constructed of leaded glass for student safety. The energized x-ray machine is capable of performing digital fluoroscopy and diagnostic examinations. Two methods of image acquisition are offered. A fully functional darkroom is available for film processing and a CR reader and imaging plates are available for digital acquisition. Completing the digital imaging chain is a quality control workstation and PACS workstation for image manipulation and storage. An energized mammography machine, portable x-ray machine and C-arm are also located within the suite to facilitate student learning. 

  

Nurse Aide Center  

Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Paid Dining Assistant courses are provided in a classroom- skills lab suite. This facility located at the Education-Technical Center offers students the ability to learn as they practice skills needed to provide high quality patient care.